Acts 27:13

And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.

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Other Translations for Acts 27:13

BSB
When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had their opportunity. So they weighed anchor and sailed along, hugging the coast of Crete.
AKJV
And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing there, they sailed close by Crete.
CPDV
And since the south wind was blowing gently, they thought that they might reach their goal. And after they had set out from Asson, they weighed anchor at Crete.
ERV
And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close in shore.
NHEB
When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close to shore.
SMT
And the south wind having blown softly, having thought to have obtained the purpose, hoisting up near, they sailed by Crete.

Commentary for Acts 27:13

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Overview of Acts 27:13
Summary
Favorable wind encourages crew to abandon shelter
Place
Crete
Event
Crew departs on favorable wind
Estimated Time Period
c. 60 AD
Category
Narrative