[20] And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope should be saved then taken away. [21] after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained harm and loss. [22] And I exhort to be of good cheer: for no loss of any man's life among but of the ship. [23] For there stood by night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, [24] Saying, Fear not, Paul; must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given all them that sail with [25] Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it even as it was told [26] Howbeit must be cast upon a certain island.