Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Acts 27:29 in English Standard Version "And fearing that we might run on the rocks, they let down four anchors from the stern and prayed for day to come." Ac 27:17 After hoisting it up, they used supports to undergird the ship. Then, fearing that they would run aground on the Syrtis, they lowered the gear, and thus they were driven along. Ac 27:26 But we must run aground on some island.”