Devine Scripture

Acts 27:12

Acts chapter 27 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to put to sea from thence, if by any means they could reach Phoenix, and winter there; which is a haven of Crete, looking north-east and south-east.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to put to sea from thence, if by any means they could reach Phoenix, and winter there; which is a haven of Crete, looking north-east and south-east.

Context

v.11But the centurion gave more heed to the master and to the owner of the ship, than to those things which were spoken by Paul.

v.12This passage

v.13And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close in shore.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 27:8

    and with difficulty coasting along it we came unto a certain place called Fair Havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.

  • Psalms 107:30

    Then are they glad because they are quiet; So he bringeth them unto their desired haven.