Acts 27:14 cpdv — But not long afterward, a violent wind came against them, which is called the Northeast Wind.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But not long afterward, a violent wind came against them, which is called the Northeast Wind. "

— Acts 27:14, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 27 — Context

11

But the centurion put more trust in the captain and the navigator of the ship, than in the things being said by Paul.

12

And since it was not a fitting port in which to winter, the majority opinion was to sail from there, so that somehow they might be able to arrive at Phoenicia, in order to winter there, at a port of Crete, which looks out toward the southwest and northwest.

13

And since the south wind was blowing gently, they thought that they might reach their goal. And after they had set out from Asson, they weighed anchor at Crete.

14

But not long afterward, a violent wind came against them, which is called the Northeast Wind.

15

And once the ship had been caught in it and was not able to strive against the wind, giving over the ship to the winds, we were driven along.

16

Then, being forced along a certain island, which is called the Tail, we were barely able to hold on to the ship’s lifeboat.

17

When this was taken up, they used it to assist in securing the ship. For they were afraid that they might run aground. And having lowered the sails, they were being driven along in this way.

Acts 27:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 27:14 say?
Acts 27:14 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But not long afterward, a violent wind came against them, which is called the Northeast Wind. ”
Where is Acts 27:14 in the Bible?
Acts 27:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 27, verse 14.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 27:14.
What translation should I read Acts 27:14 in?
Acts 27:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 27:14?
Acts 27:14 reads (CPDV): “But not long afterward, a violent wind came against them, which is called the Northeast Wind. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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