And when we had launched from there, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. Treasury of Scripture Cyprus. Acts 4:36 And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite... Acts 11:19,20 Now they which were scattered abroad on the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch... Acts 13:4 So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed to Seleucia; and from there they sailed to Cyprus. Acts 15:39 And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark... Acts 21:3,16 Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre... the winds. Matthew 14:24 But the ship was now in the middle of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. Mark 6:48 And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary to them: and about the fourth watch of the night he comes to them...
Context Paul Sails for Rome
1And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. 2And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us. 3And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go to his friends to refresh himself. 4And when we had launched from there, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. 5And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. 6And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein. 7And 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; 8And, hardly passing it, came to a place which is called The fair havens; near whereunto was the city of Lasea. 9Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them, 10And said to them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives. 11Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. 12And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart there also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lies toward the south west and north west. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
And putting to sea from thence, we sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
Darby Bible Translation
And setting sail thence we sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
King James Bible
And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
Young's Literal Translation
And thence, having set sail, we sailed under Cyprus, because of the winds being contrary,
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