Paul is set forth by Jesus as a model of discipleship and, in particular, as an example of suffering tribulation for Christ. On this occasion he endured the terrors of the sea, surviving a shipwreck.
We have in this account an example of the work of the angels. We are assured in the scriptures that “the angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them” Psalm 34:7.Waiting for response for Psalm 34:7 On most occasions, and always in our times, the angels work unseen as they serve the people of God Hebrews 1:14.Waiting for response for Hebrews 1:14 We can be in this class, heirs of salvation, but only if we too obey the instructions of Jesus and his apostles.
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The chapter provides details of the journey which was hazardous because in those days sailing in the Mediterranean during winter was dangerous. Despite Paul’s warnings, the captain and centurion decided to risk sailing. The centurion preferred to rely on the advice of the “expert” sailor rather than that of the apostle who could speak the word of God. This is a common error, with individuals preferring, even in the vital matter of eternal life and death, to trust theological “experts” rather than to investigate the word of God in the scriptures for themselves.