Acts 27:8 net — With difficulty we sailed along the coast of Crete and came to a place called Fair Havens that was near the town of Las…

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"With difficulty we sailed along the coast of Crete and came to a place called Fair Havens that was near the town of Lasea."

— Acts 27:8, NET Bible

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Acts 27 — Context

5

After we had sailed across the open sea off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we put in at Myra in Lycia.

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There the centurion found a ship from Alexandria sailing for Italy, and he put us aboard it.

7

We sailed slowly for many days and arrived with difficulty off Cnidus. Because the wind prevented us from going any farther, we sailed under the lee of Crete off Salmone.

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With difficulty we sailed along the coast of Crete and came to a place called Fair Havens that was near the town of Lasea.

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Caught in a Violent Storm Since considerable time had passed and the voyage was now dangerous because the fast was already over, Paul advised them,

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“Men, I can see the voyage is going to end in disaster 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 convinced by the captain and the ship’s owner than by what Paul said.

Acts 27:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 27:8 say?
Acts 27:8 in the NET Bible reads: “With difficulty we sailed along the coast of Crete and came to a place called Fair Havens that was near the town 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 (NET): “With difficulty we sailed along the coast of Crete and came to a place called Fair Havens that was near the town 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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