When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had their opportunity. So they weighed anchor and sailed along, hugging the coast of Crete. Cross References Acts 2:11 both Jews and converts to Judaism; Cretans and Arabs--we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!" Acts 27:8 After we had moved along the coast with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea. Acts 27:12 Since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority decided to sail on, if somehow they could reach Phoenix to winter there. Phoenix was a harbor in Crete facing both southwest and northwest. Acts 27:21 After the men had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up among them and said, "Men, you should have followed my advice not to sail from Crete. Then you would have averted this disaster and loss. Titus 1:5 The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. Titus 1:12 As one of their own prophets has said, "Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons." Treasury of Scripture And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing there, they sailed close by Crete. the south. Job 37:17 Psalm 78:26 Song of Solomon 4:16 loosing. Acts 27:21 |