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Acts 27:7-9
New Catholic Bible
Acts 27:7-9
New Catholic Bible
7 For a good many days, we made little headway, and we experienced difficulty in reaching Cnidus.[a] Then, as the wind continued to pose difficulties, we sailed for the sheltered side of Crete off Salmone. 8 We moved along the coast with difficulty and reached a place called Fair Havens,[b] near the city of Lasea.
9 Much time had already been lost, and sailing had now become hazardous, since the time of the Fast[c] had already gone by. Therefore, Paul gave them this warning,
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- Acts 27:7 Cnidus: a city at the southeastern part of Asia Minor. A journey from Myra to Cnidus was 170 miles and required 10 to 15 days. Crete: an island 160 miles in length. Salmone: a promontory on the northeast tip of Crete.
- Acts 27:8 Fair Havens: a city midway on the southern coast of Crete. Lasea: a city about five miles from Fair Havens.
- Acts 27:9 The Fast: the fast that was called for on the Day of Atonement, i.e., either late September or early October. The season for sailing lasted from Pentecost (May-June) to Tabernacles (five days after the Fast). Sailing was regarded as hazardous after September 15 and as catastrophic after November 11.
