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Act 27:12 — And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, [and there] to winter; [which is] an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.

Phrase of Scripture		Correlating Passages

the haven		Act 27:8; Psa 107:30
Phenice		Phenice, was a sea-port on the western side of Crete; probably defended from the fury of the winds by a high and winding shore, forming a semicircle, and perhaps by some small island in front; leaving two openings, one towards the south-west, and the other towards the north-west.
Crete		Act 27:7.

Correlating Passages

the haven

	Act 27:8	And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city [of] Lasea.
	Psa 107:30	Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.

Crete

Act 27:7

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

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Scott, Thomas. "Acts 27:12," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
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