Acts 27:16

And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:

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Other Translations for Acts 27:16

BSB

Passing to the lee of a small island called Cauda, we barely managed to secure the lifeboat.

AKJV

And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:

CPDV

Then, being forced along a certain island, which is called the Tail, we were barely able to hold on to the ship's lifeboat.

ERV

And running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat:

NHEB

Running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat.

SMT

And having run under a certain island called Clauda, with difficulty were we able to be commanding the boat:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 27:16

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Commentary for Acts 27:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 27:16

Summary

Ship takes shelter behind island during severe weather

Place

Near Clauda

Event

Ship runs behind protective island

Estimated Time Period

c. 60 AD