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Acts 27:5 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Acts 27:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 27 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.”
Acts 27:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 27:5
When we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. The Greek diapleusan tes pelagos (διαπλεύσαντες τὸ πέλαγος, "sailed over the sea") indicates open-water crossing, distinguishing from coastal hugging. Cilicia was Paul's home province (Acts 21:39, 22:3)—he sailed past his birthplace Tarsus as a prisoner bound for Rome. Pamphylia had witnessed earlier ministry (Acts 13:13, 14:24). Myra, Lycia's major port, was a grain-shipping hub where ships transferred between eastern and western Mediterranean routes.Luke's precise geographical details demonstrate eyew...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 27:5
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“of the Alexandrians”
“and came to Perga in Pamphylia. John departed from them and returned to Jerusalem.”
“and didn't go with them to do the work.”
“Pamphylia”
“strengthening the assemblies.”
“Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;”
“I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no insignificant city. I beg you, allow me to speak to the people.”