Acts 27:16 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat: A certain island - called Clauda - Called also Gaudos; situated at the south-western extremity of the island of Crete, and now called Gozo, according to Dr. Shaw.

Much work to come by the boat - It was likely to have been washed overboard; or, if the boat was in tow, at the stern of the vessel, which is probable, they found it very difficult to save it from being staved, or broken to pieces.

Acts 27:16

16 And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat: