13
Now when the south wind blew gently, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close to the shore.
13
When a light wind began blowing from the south, the sailors thought they could make it. So they pulled up anchor and sailed close to the shore of Crete.
13
When a gentle south wind sprang up, they thought they had achieved their purpose; they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete.
Acts 27:13 In-Context
11
But the centurion, instead of listening to what Paul said, followed the advice of the pilot and of the owner of the ship.
12
Since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority decided that we should sail on, hoping to reach Phoenix and winter there. This was a harbor in Crete, facing both southwest and northwest.
13
When a gentle south wind began to blow, they saw their opportunity; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete.
14
Before very long, a wind of hurricane force, called the Northeaster, swept down from the island.
15
The ship was caught by the storm and could not head into the wind; so we gave way to it and were driven along.