Acts 28:13
“And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And from thence we fetched a compass,.... About the isle of Sicily, from Syracuse to Pachinus, the promontory of the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
We fetched a compass - We coasted about; or we sailed along the eastern side of Sicily. And came to Rhegium - This was a…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
We fetched a compass - Ὁθεν περιελθοντες, Whence we coasted about. This will appear evident, when the coast of Sicily…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 28:11-16
We have here the progress of Paul's voyage towards Rome, and his arrival there at length. A rough and dangerous voyage…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
we fet a compass [R.V."made a circuit"] The old English phrase of the A. V. is not uncommon, cp. 2Sa 5:23; 2Ki 3:9. They…