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Acts 27:13 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Acts 27:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 27 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Storm at Sea
“And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.”
Acts 27:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 27:13
When the south wind blew softly—The gentle notos (south wind) seemed to confirm their plan's wisdom, a common deception when circumstances appear to validate wrong choices. Supposing that they had obtained their purpose (δόξαντες τῆς προθέσεως κεκρατηκέναι, doxantes tēs protheseōs kekratēkenai)—'thinking they had mastered their objective.' Human presumption at its peak: favorable conditions misinterpreted as divine approval. Loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete—they hugged the coastline for safety, unaware that within hours the gentle breeze would become a typhoon. Satan often permits in...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 27:13
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“you say”
“He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.”
“when the earth is still by reason of the south wind?”
“north wind; and come”