Acts 27:8 nasb — and with difficulty sailing past it we came to a place called Fair Havens, near which was the city of Lasea.

NASB

"and with difficulty sailing past it we came to a place called Fair Havens, near which was the city of Lasea."

— Acts 27:8, NASB

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Acts 27 — Context

5

When we had sailed through the sea along the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we landed at Myra in Lycia.

6

There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy, and he put us aboard it.

7

When we had sailed slowly for a good many days, and with difficulty had arrived off Cnidus, since the wind did not permit us to go farther, we sailed under the shelter of Crete, off Salmone;

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and with difficulty sailing past it we came to a place called Fair Havens, near which was the city of Lasea.

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When considerable time had passed and the voyage was now dangerous, since even the fast was already over, Paul began to admonish them,

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and said to them, "Men, I perceive that the voyage will certainly be with damage and great loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives."

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But the centurion was more persuaded by the pilot and the captain of the ship than by what was being said by Paul.

Acts 27:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 27:8 say?
Acts 27:8 in the NASB reads: “and with difficulty sailing past it we came to a place called Fair Havens, near which was the city of Lasea.”
Where is Acts 27:8 in the Bible?
Acts 27:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 27, verse 8.
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 27:8.
What translation should I read Acts 27:8 in?
Acts 27:8 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 27:8?
Acts 27:8 reads (NASB): “and with difficulty sailing past it we came to a place called Fair Havens, near which was the city of Lasea.” 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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