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Acts 27:9

King James Version (KJV)

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Acts 27:9

Verse 9 of 44

Scripture focus

Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished [them],

Acts 27:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 27:9

Theological / Devotional

Much time was spent. That is, awaiting a favorable wind and debating what should be done. Sailing was now dangerous. Winter was approaching. Navigation on the Mediterranean was attempted only in favorable weather. The fast. Evidently the Day of Atonement, on the 10th day of the 7th month of the ecclesiastical calendar, Tishri (see Vol. II, p. 108; Josephus Antiquities iii. 10. 3 [240]). It was now probably the latter part of October, and severe storms were to be expected.

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