Acts 27:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. ”

Acts 27:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

We sailed under Cyprus - For an account of Cyprus, see the notes on Acts 4:36 . By sailing “under Cyprus” is meant that they sailed along its coasts; they kept near to it; they thus endeavored t...
Acts 27:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27. Paul's Journey to Rome. [103] [103] On the whole chapter see The Voyage and Shipwreck of S. Paul. by James Smith, 1848; a book full of valuable information on the whole subject....
Acts 27:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

sailed under: i.e. under the lee (of Cyprus). Greek. hopopleo. Only here and Acts 27:7 . because . Greek. dia. App-104. Acts 27:2 .
Acts 27:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. We sailed under Cyprus - See on Acts 4:36 (note).
Acts 27:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. And when we had launched ('set sail') from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were con...
Acts 27:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Voyage and Shipwreck Acts 27:1 to Acts 28:16 . The Journey to Rome. This narrative is the most detailed account of an ancient voyage which we possess, and is our principal source of knowle...
Acts 27:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

We sailed under Cyprus... — Had the wind been favourable, the ship would naturally have taken the direct course from Sidon to Mysia, leaving Cyprus on the right, as in his previous voyage St. Paul...
Acts 27:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

on a Dangerous Voyage Acts 27:1-13 The we indicates that the good physician, Luke, had rejoined the party. Separated from Paul by the Apostle's imprisonment, he now accompanied him on the shi...
Acts 27:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The study of Paul's last voyage reveals some apparently contradictory facts, and yet common in the experience of the saints. On the one hand, difficulties and dangers multiplied. On the other, the di...
Acts 27:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

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 Adramy...
Acts 27:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And when we had launched from thence ,.... From Sidon: we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary ; that is, they sailed below the island of Cyprus; of which see Acts 4:36 whereas i...
Acts 27:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. Ver. 4. Because the winds, &c. ] The Straits of Magellan is such a place, that which way soever...
Acts 27:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

And the next day we touched at Sidon A celebrated city on the Phenician coast, not far from Tyre. Here Julius, to whose care the prisoners had been delivered, being a man of singular humanity, allo...
Acts 27:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The journey to Rome has been seen as a striking picture of the history of the church publicly in its earlier years, with its rapid decline and eventual shipwreck. Paul is on board, but a prisoner, in...
Acts 27:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Paul's Voyage towards Rome. 1 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other pris...
Acts 27:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Launched; or put to sea. Cyprus; a noted island in the Mediterranean Sea, of which we read, Acts 11:19 , Acts 13:4 . Their nearest way from Sidon to Myra had been to have left Cyprus on the r...
Acts 27:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

A Series of Maritime Stages and Examples of Prophecy ( Acts 27:10 ; Acts 27:21-26 ) On The Way To Rome (27.l-26). This series of ‘maritime stages' on a voyage parallels that in Acts 21:1-16 . Th...
Acts 27:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL REMARKS Acts 27:1 . Determined .—By Festus. Not as to purpose ( Acts 25:12 ), but as to time, which was late in autumn, A.D. 60, and manner, which was by sea. We .—Last used ( Acts 21:...
Acts 27:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Acts 27:1-3 . 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. And entering into a s...
Acts 27:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 27:2 . Adramyttium, a town of Egypt, at the eastern mouth of the Nile; also a town of Mysia of the same name, where the ship touched. One Aristarchus, a Macedonian, being with us. The nume...
Acts 27:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy! St. Paul’s voyage The power of religion is best seen when it is exhibited in living reality. It is so as to its sanctifying energy....
Acts 27:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Acts 27:1 For, for into, A.V.; to a centurion named Julius of the Augustan band for unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus ' band, A.V. That we should sail . Obse...
Acts 27:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Voyage from Caesarea to Melita. From Caesarea to Fair Havens:
Acts 27:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 11:19 ; Acts 11:20 ; Acts 13:4 ; Acts 15:39 ; Acts 21:16 ; Acts 21:3 ; Acts 4:36 ; Mark 6:48 ; Matthew 14:24
Acts 27:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

We sailed under Cyprus — Leaving it on the left hand.

Acts 27:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Acts 27:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Acts 27:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Acts 27:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Acts 27:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Acts 27:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Acts 27:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Acts 27:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Acts 27:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Acts 27:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Acts 27:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 27:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Acts 27:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Acts 27:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 27:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Acts 27:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Acts 27:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 27:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

Acts 27:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Acts 27:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Acts 27:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 27:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes