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Acts 27:8 Cross-References
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“And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens ; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.”
Acts 27:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 27:8
Hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea. The adverb molis (μόλις, "hardly, with difficulty") continues emphasizing laborious progress. The fair havens (Καλοὺς Λιμένας, Kalous Limenas) was an anchorage on Crete's south coast—ironically named given events to follow. Its proximity to Lasea, a small city, provided minimal shelter and supplies. The location proved inadequate for wintering (v. 12), creating the dilemma that led to disaster.This geographical detail sets up the coming critical decision: stay in Fair Havens' safety desp...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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