Acts 27:20
And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.
Cross-references
Acts 27:10 records Paul's earlier warning of disaster — now in v20 that prediction is fulfilled as hope vanishes.
Psalm 107:25-27 depicts a storm at sea causing sailors to lose courage — directly mirroring the loss of hope in Acts 27:20.
2 Corinthians 11:25 shows Paul’s history of shipwrecks — this adds context to his experience and endurance during the storm in Acts 27:20.
Isaiah 43:1 promises 'Fear not, I have redeemed you' — a contrast to the sailors' lost hope, showing God's deliverance.
Daniel 3:17 shows Shadrach's confidence that God can deliver — contrasting the sailors' total loss of hope.
Jonah 1:4 describes a great storm from the Lord — similar violent sea, though Jonah’s storm has a specific divine purpose.
Matthew 8:25 has disciples crying 'Save us, Lord' — in contrast, the crew in Acts 27:20 gave up all hope without calling on Jesus.