Acts 27:4 asv — And putting to sea from thence, we sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.

American Standard Version

"And putting to sea from thence, we sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. "

— Acts 27:4, American Standard Version

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Acts 27 — Context

1

And when it was determined that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to a centurion named Julius, of the Augustan band.

2

And embarking in a ship of Adramyttium, which was about to sail unto the places on the coast of Asia, we put to sea, Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.

3

And the next day we touched at Sidon: and Julius treated Paul kindly, and gave him leave to go unto his friends and refresh himself.

4

And putting to sea from thence, we sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.

5

And when we had sailed across the sea which is off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.

6

And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing for Italy; and he put us therein.

7

And when we had sailed slowly many days, and were come with difficulty over against Cnidus, the wind not further suffering us, we sailed under the lee of Crete, over against Salmone;

Acts 27:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 27:4 say?
Acts 27:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “And putting to sea from thence, we sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. ”
Where is Acts 27:4 in the Bible?
Acts 27:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 27, verse 4.
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 27:4.
What translation should I read Acts 27:4 in?
Acts 27:4 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 27:4?
Acts 27:4 reads (ASV): “And putting to sea from thence, we sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. ” 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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