Acts 27:14

But not long after there arose a tempestuous wind, called the northeaster.

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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 close along the shore of Crete.

15And when the ship was caught, and could not make headway into the wind, we let her be driven along.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:24And, behold, there arose a great tempest on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves: but he 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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