Acts 27:8
“And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens ; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And hardly passing it,.... That is, Salmone, with great difficulty, because of the winds:
came unto a place which is…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And, hardly passing it - Scarcely being able to pass by it without being wrecked. Being almost driven on it. They passed…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The Fair Havens - This port still remains, and is known by the same name; it was situated towards the northern extremity…
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
and hardly passing it "Hardly" is in the original the same word which was rendered "scarce" in the previous verse. Read…