And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat.
And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat.
And when he had said this, and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all; and he brake it, and began to eat.
And when he had said this and had taken bread, he gave praise to God before them all, and took a meal of the broken bread.
And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all; and when he had broken it, he began to eat.
When he had said this, and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all, and he broke it, and began to eat.
And when he had said this, and had taken bread, he gave thanks to God in the presence of all: and he brake it, and began to eat.
Gave thanks to God - Who had provided the food, and preserved their lives and health to partake of it. Some think that he celebrated the holy eucharist here: but this is by no means likely: he would not celebrate such a mystery among ungodly sailors and soldiers, Jews and heathens; nor was there any necessity for such a measure.
And gave thanks ... - This was the usual custom among the Hebrews. See the notes on Matthew 14:19. Paul was among those who were not Christians; but he was not ashamed of the proper acknowledgment of God, and was not afraid to avow his dependence on him, and to express his gratitude for his mercy.