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What Does the Bible Say About Crete?

7 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Crete in the Bible

Discover 7 Bible verses about crete. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on crete, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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New Testament

Top 7 Verses About Crete

  1. 1
    Acts 2:11
    Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Acts 27:7
    And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone; Crete: or, Candy
    KJV
  3. 3
    Acts 27:12
    And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Acts 27:13
    And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Acts 27:21
    But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs , ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Titus 1:5
    For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: wanting: or, left undone
    KJV
  7. 7
    Titus 1:12
    One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.
    KJV

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New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Crete? (7 Verses)

Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.
And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone; Crete: or, Candy
And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs , ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: wanting: or, left undone
One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Crete

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about crete. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about crete and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about crete is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on crete needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about crete with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about crete, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about crete?
Discover 7 Bible verses about crete. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on crete, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 7 key verses about crete spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about crete are there?
There are 7 key Bible verses about crete compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about crete?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about crete is Acts 2:11 — "Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God."
Where in the Bible does it talk about crete?
Crete is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 7 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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