Translations
But the centurion, determined to save Paul's life, stopped them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land,
But the centurion, wanting to spare Sha'ul's life, kept them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and make for land,
But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:
But the centurion, wanting to spare Paul’s life, thwarted their plan. He commanded those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land.

