Albert Barnes on Acts 27:13
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Acts27:13
The south wind. The wind before had probably been a headwind, blowing from the west. When it veered round to the south, and when it blew gently, though not entirely favourable, yet it was so that they supposed they could sail along the coast of Crete.
Had obtained their purpose. The object of their desire; that is, to sail safely along the coast of Crete.
Loosing thence. Setting sail for the fair havens.
Close by Crete. Near the shore. It is evident that they designed, if possible, to make the harbour of Phenice, to winter there.
(c) "loosing thence" Acts 27:7.
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