Acts 27:8

And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 27:8

BSB

After we had moved along the coast with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea.

AKJV

And, hardly passing it, came to a place which is called The fair havens; near whereunto was the city of Lasea.

CPDV

And barely being able to sail past it, we arrived at a certain place, which is called Good Shelter, next to which was the city of Lasea.

ERV

and with difficulty coasting along it we came unto a certain place called Fair Havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.

NHEB

With difficulty sailing along it we came to a certain place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea.

SMT

And, with difficulty sailing by it, we came to a certain place called The fair havens; to which the city Lasea was near.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 27:8

AndG5037 hardlyG3433Adverb passingG3881Verb itG846 cameG2064Verb untoG1519Preposition aG5100 placeG5117Noun MasculinewhichiscalledG2564VerbThefairG2570Adjective havensG3040Noun Masculine nighG1451Adverb whereuntoG3739 wasG2258VerbthecityG4172Noun FeminineofLaseaG2996Noun Location

Commentary for Acts 27:8

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

Overview of Acts 27:8

Summary

Ship reaches sheltered harbor after difficult journey

Place

Fair Havens

Event

Ship reaches sheltered anchorage

Estimated Time Period

c. 60 AD