Acts 27:13

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had their opportunity. So they weighed anchor and sailed along, hugging the coast of Crete.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close to shore.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} when the south wind{G3558} blew softly{G5285}{(G5660)}, supposing{G1380}{(G5660)} that they had obtained{G2902}{(G5760)} their purpose{G4286}, loosing{G142}{(G5660)} thence, they sailed{G3881}{(G5711)} close by{G788} Crete{G2914}.
Strong's King James
(13) Now a south wind having gently blown they thought they were seizing their plan, picked up anchor and sailed nearby the Cretan coast.
The F.O.G*
[13] When a gentle south wind began blowing, they thought they had their opportunity. They weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete, optimism replacing their earlier concerns.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and a south wind blowing softly, having thought they had obtained their purpose, having lifted anchor, they sailed close by Crete,
Young's Literal Translation

Commentary: What is the Meaning of this Verse?

sendagiftfinal

This website has over 35,000 Biblical resources and is made possible through the generosity of supporters like you. If you’ve been blessed by these resources, please consider sending a gift today.

Bible Themes
Share your love
Jean Paul Joseph
Jean Paul Joseph

After a dramatic early morning encounter with King Jesus, I just couldn’t put my Bible down. The F.O.G took a hold of me and this website was born. Learn more about the F.O.G.

Related Posts

Add your first comment to this post

Could The Words in Your Bible be Hiding a Beautiful Mystery?

Discover 7 ancient words that still pulse with life-changing power. Take your first steps into the F.O.G, where heavenly mysteries intertwine with divine love.

What is the F.O.G?

יהוה (Yahweh's) words are pure words,
As silver smelted in a crucible on the land, Refined seven times.

Psalm 12:6 F.O.G
Encounter Him Send a Gift Scroll Top