Acts 28:13 kjv — And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next…

King James Version

"And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:"

— Acts 28:13, King James Version

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Acts 28 — Context

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Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.

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And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux.

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And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days.

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And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:

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Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.

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And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.

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And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.

Acts 28:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 28:13 say?
Acts 28:13 in the King James Version reads: “And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:”
Where is Acts 28:13 in the Bible?
Acts 28:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 28, verse 13.
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 28:13.
What translation should I read Acts 28:13 in?
Acts 28:13 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 28:13?
Acts 28:13 reads (KJV): “And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:” 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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