Acts 27:14

But it was not long before a furious wind, called Euroclydon, rushed down from the island;

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

13And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close in shore.

15when the ship was caught and could not face the wind, we gave way to it, and let her drive.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:24and behold, a sudden storm arose on the sea, so that the boat began to be buried by the waves.

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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