Acts 27:12

Legacy Standard Bible

And because the harbor was not suitable for wintering, the majority reached a decision to set sail from there, if somehow they could arrive at Phoenix, a harbor of Crete facing southwest and northwest, to spend the winter there.

Cross References

Psalm 107:30

Then they were glad because they were quiet, So He led them to their desired haven.

Acts 2:11

Cretans and Arabs—we hear them in our own tongues speaking of the mighty deeds of God.”

Acts 27:13

And when a moderate south wind came up, thinking that they had attained their purpose, they weighed anchor and began sailing along the shore of Crete.

Acts 27:21

And when they had gone a long time without food, then Paul stood up in their midst and said, “Men, you ought to have followed my advice to not set sail from Crete and to avoid this damage and loss.

Acts 27:7

And when we had sailed slowly for a good many days, and with difficulty had arrived off Cnidus, since the wind did not permit us to go farther, we sailed under the shelter of Crete, off Salmone;

Acts 27:8

and with difficulty, we sailed past it and came to a place called Fair Havens, near which was the city of Lasea.

Titus 1:12

One of themselves, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.”

Titus 1:5

For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you,