Acts 27:13

Acts chapter 27 · verse 13 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.12And 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.

v.13This passage

v.14But after no long time there beat down from it a tempestuous wind, which is called Euraquilo:

Cross references

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

  • Luke 12:55

    And when ye see a south wind blowing, ye say, There will be a scorching heat; and it cometh to pass.

  • Psalms 78:26

    He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens; And by his power he guided the south wind.

  • Job 37:17

    How thy garments are warm, When the earth is still by reason of the southwind?

  • Song of Solomon 4:16

    Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; Blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, And eat his precious fruits.