Acts 27:14

But shortly afterward a hurricane came down on us off the land – a north-easter, as it is called.

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But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.

In Context

13So, when a light wind sprang up from the south, thinking that they had found their opportunity, they weighed anchor and kept along the coast of Crete, close in shore.

15The ship was caught by it and was unable to keep her head to the wind, so we had to give way and let her drive before it.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:24Suddenly so great a storm came up on the sea, that the waves broke right over the boat. But Jesus was asleep;

Matthew Henry on Acts 27:13-21

Paul's Voyage towards Rome. 12 And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west. 13 And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete. 14 But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. 15 And when the ship was… Read the whole commentary →

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