Acts 27:9

We had now taken much time, the time of the Jewish fast also had passed, and it had now become dangerous to sail. So Paul warned them,

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Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,

In Context

8We sailed along the coast with difficulty, until we came to a certain place called Fair Havens, which is near the city of Lasea.

10and said, “Men, I see that the voyage we are about to take will be with injury and much loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives.”

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Cross References

Leviticus 16:29It will always be a statute for you that in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you must humble yourselves and do no work, whether the native born or a foreigner who is living among you.

Numbers 29:7On the tenth day of the seventh month you must have a holy assembly to honor Yahweh. You must humble yourselves and do no work.

Matthew Henry on Acts 27:2-12

Paul's Voyage towards Rome. 1 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. 2 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us. 3 And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself. 4 And when we had launched… Read the whole commentary →

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