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;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when we had sailed slowly many days,.... Because of contrary winds, as in Act 27:4 or else for want of wind, as some…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Had sailed slowly - By reason of the prevalence of the western winds, Act 27:4. Over against Cnidus - This was a city…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Sailed slowly many days - Partly because the wind was contrary, and partly because the vessel was heavy laden.
Over…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 27:1-11
It does not appear how long it was after Paul's conference with Agrippa that he was sent away for Rome, pursuant to his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
sailed slowly many days Kept back by the same head-winds.
and scarce were come over against Cnidus The word rendered…
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