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Acts 27:7 Β· KJV

"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;"

King James Version

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Passage Context

5And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.
6And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.
7And 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;
8And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.
9Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to delays in your plans?

2

What does patience look like in your life?

3

When have you had to adjust your course unexpectedly?

Life Application

patience

Practice patience in your daily life, especially when plans change.

navigation

Reflect on how you can adapt to life's unexpected challenges.

Places in This Verse

Cnidus(Knidos, Turkey today)

An ancient Greek city located on the southwestern coast of Asia Minor, known for its strategic harbor.

Crete(Crete, Greece today)

The largest island in Greece, known for its rich history and as a significant location in ancient maritime trade.

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