Acts 27:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete. When the south wind blew softly - Though this wind was not very favorable, yet, because it blew softly, they supposed they might be able to make their passage.

They sailed close by Crete - Kept as near the coast as they could. See the track on the map.

Acts 27:13

13 And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.