Acts 27:8

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

After making our way along the coast [of Crete] with difficulty, we arrived at a place called Fair Harbors [i.e., the principal seaport of the island], which was near the town of Lasea.

Cross References

Matthew 19:23

Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is difficult for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Acts 27:12

And, because the harbor was not suitable for staying in all winter, most of those on board were in favor of putting out to sea from there. They were hoping to reach Phoenix, [another] harbor on [the island of] Crete, which faced northwest and southwest, and [then] to spend the winter there.

Acts 27:13

When the south wind began to blow gently, they raised anchor, thinking this was the opportunity they had hoped for, [then] sailed close to the coastline of [southern] Crete.