And now (κα τα νυν). Accusative plural neuter article of general reference in contrast with μεν in verse Acts 27:21. Paul shows modesty (Bengel) in the mild contrast.

No loss of life (αποβολη ψυχης ουδεμια). Old word from αποβαλλω, to throw away, only twice in N.T. Romans 11:15 (rejection) and here. He had foretold such loss of life as likely (verse Acts 27:10), but he now gives his reason for his changed view.