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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/21.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />We found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, went on board and set sail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />There we boarded a ship sailing for Phoenicia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And having found a ship crossing to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Finding a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we boarded it and set sail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having found a boat passing over into Phoenicia, having gone on board, we set sail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And finding a ship sailing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and having found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and having found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and having found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and having found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and after finding a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we went on board and set sail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Finding a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we boarded and set sail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Finding a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we boarded and set sail. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and having found a ship crossing over unto Phoenicia, we went aboard, and set sail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />We found a ship going to Phoenicia, so we got on board and sailed off. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and having found a ship crossing over unto Phoenicia, we went aboard, and set sail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />In Patara, we found a ship that was going to Phoenicia, so we went aboard and sailed away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There we found a ship that was going to Phoenicia, so we went aboard and sailed away. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />There we found a ship going across to Phoenicia, so we went aboard and sailed on. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Finding a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we boarded it and set sail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />We found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, went aboard, and put out to sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Having found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard, and set sail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And finding a ship sailing over to Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Finding a ship bound for Phoenicia, we went on board and put to sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Having found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and having found a ship passing over to Phoenicia, having gone on board, we sailed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having found a boat passing over into Phoenicia, having gone on board, we set sail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and having found a ship passing over to Phenicia, having gone on board, we sailed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And having found a ship passing over to Phenicia, having embarked, we were conducted forth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when we had found a ship sailing over to Phenice, we went aboard, and set forth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when we had found a ship sailing across to Phoenicia, climbing aboard, we set sail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Finding a ship crossing to Phoenicia, we went on board and put out to sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When we found a ship bound for Phoenicia, we went on board and set sail.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And we found there a ship sailing to Pheni’cia, and we went on board, and set forth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And we found a ship there going to Phoenicia and we boarded it and sailed.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And finding a ship that was going to Phenicia, we embarked, and put to sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And finding a ship sailing into Phoenicia, having embarked, we moved out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And finding a ship passing over to Phenice, we went on board and set sail:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />where finding a vessel bound to Phoenicia, we went aboard, and put off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Finding a ship bound for Phoenicia, we went on board and put to sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and, having found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, going aboard, we set sail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And finding a ship <i>there, which was</i> passing over to Phenicia, we went aboard <i>it,</i> and set sail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/21-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=6947" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/21.htm">Paul's Journey to Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>After we had torn ourselves away from them, we sailed directly to Cos, and the next day on to Rhodes, and from there to Patara. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heurontes (V-APA-NMP) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.">Finding</a> <a href="/greek/4143.htm" title="4143: ploion (N-ANS) -- A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.">a ship</a> <a href="/greek/1276.htm" title="1276: diaperōn (V-PPA-ANS) -- To cross over, pass over. From dia and a derivative of the base of peran; to cross entirely.">crossing over</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/5403.htm" title="5403: Phoinikēn (N-AFS) -- Phoenicia, a northern coast strip of the Roman province Syria. From phoinix; palm-country; Phoenice, a region of Palestine.">Phoenicia,</a> <a href="/greek/1910.htm" title="1910: epibantes (V-APA-NMP) -- From epi and the base of basis; to walk upon, i.e. Mount, ascend, embark, arrive.">we boarded it</a> <a href="/greek/321.htm" title="321: anēchthēmen (V-AIP-1P) -- From ana and ago; to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away.">and set sail.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">3</span>After sighting Cyprus and passing south of it, we sailed on to Syria and landed at Tyre, where the ship was to unload its cargo.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/27-1.htm">Acts 27:1-2</a></span><br />When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment. / We boarded an Adramyttian ship about to sail for ports along the coast of Asia, and we put out to sea. Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, was with us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-6.htm">Acts 20:6</a></span><br />And after the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we sailed from Philippi, and five days later we rejoined them in Troas, where we stayed seven days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-11.htm">Acts 16:11</a></span><br />We sailed from Troas straight to Samothrace, and the following day on to Neapolis.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Acts 18:18-19</a></span><br />Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. / When they reached Ephesus, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/27-6.htm">Acts 27:6</a></span><br />There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/28-11.htm">Acts 28:11</a></span><br />After three months we set sail in an Alexandrian ship that had wintered in the island. It had the Twin Brothers as a figurehead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-4.htm">Acts 13:4</a></span><br />So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-26.htm">Acts 14:26</a></span><br />From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-39.htm">Acts 15:39</a></span><br />Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a></span><br />After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/27-4.htm">Acts 27:4</a></span><br />After putting out from there, we sailed to the lee of Cyprus because the winds were against us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/27-7.htm">Acts 27:7</a></span><br />After sailing slowly for many days, we arrived off Cnidus. When the wind impeded us, we sailed to the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/27-13.htm">Acts 27:13</a></span><br />When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had their opportunity. So they weighed anchor and sailed along, hugging the coast of Crete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Acts 27:21</a></span><br />After the men had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up among them and said, “Men, you should have followed my advice not to sail from Crete. Then you would have averted this disaster and loss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/27-24.htm">Acts 27:24</a></span><br />and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And finding a ship sailing over to Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth.</p><p class="hdg">finding.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/27-6.htm">Acts 27:6</a></b></br> And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jonah/1-3.htm">Jonah 1:3</a></b></br> But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">Phenicia.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3</a></b></br> And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/20-14.htm">Aboard</a> <a href="/acts/20-14.htm">Board</a> <a href="/acts/20-22.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/acts/8-26.htm">Crossing</a> <a href="/acts/19-1.htm">Finding</a> <a href="/acts/20-11.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/acts/19-19.htm">Found</a> <a href="/acts/20-2.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Phoenicia</a> <a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Phoeni'cia</a> <a href="/acts/21-1.htm">Sail</a> <a href="/acts/21-1.htm">Sailed</a> <a href="/acts/20-15.htm">Sailing</a> <a href="/acts/21-1.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/acts/20-38.htm">Ship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/21-6.htm">Aboard</a> <a href="/acts/21-6.htm">Board</a> <a href="/acts/21-11.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-26.htm">Crossing</a> <a href="/acts/21-4.htm">Finding</a> <a href="/acts/22-21.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/acts/21-4.htm">Found</a> <a href="/acts/21-3.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-11.htm">Phoenicia</a> <a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Phoeni'cia</a> <a href="/acts/27-1.htm">Sail</a> <a href="/acts/21-3.htm">Sailed</a> <a href="/acts/27-1.htm">Sailing</a> <a href="/acts/27-1.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/acts/21-3.htm">Ship</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/21-1.htm">Paul calls at the house of Philip, whose daughters prophesy.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/21-10.htm">Agabus, foretelling what should befall him at Jerusalem, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/21-13.htm">he will not be dissuaded from going thither.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/21-17.htm">He comes to Jerusalem;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/21-27.htm">where he is apprehended, and in great danger, but by the chief captain is rescued;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/21-37.htm">and requests, and is permitted to speak to the people.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Finding a ship crossing over to Phoenicia</b><br>In the ancient world, Phoenicia was a significant region located along the eastern Mediterranean coast, corresponding to modern-day Lebanon. Known for its maritime prowess, Phoenicia was a hub of trade and commerce. The mention of a ship crossing to Phoenicia indicates the strategic importance of this route for travel and trade. The Apostle Paul, on his missionary journeys, often utilized established trade routes to spread the Gospel, demonstrating the providential use of existing infrastructure for the advancement of God's kingdom. This journey reflects the interconnectedness of the ancient world and the spread of Christianity through these networks.<p><b>we boarded it</b><br>The act of boarding the ship signifies a deliberate decision to continue the mission despite potential challenges. In the context of Acts, Paul is resolute in his purpose to reach Jerusalem, even though he is aware of the dangers that await him. This determination is reminiscent of Jesus' own journey to Jerusalem, where He faced suffering and crucifixion. Paul's actions here can be seen as a type of Christ, willingly facing hardship for the sake of the Gospel. The boarding of the ship also highlights the communal aspect of Paul's ministry, as he often traveled with companions, emphasizing the importance of fellowship and support in Christian ministry.<p><b>and set sail</b><br>Setting sail marks the beginning of a new phase in Paul's journey, symbolizing movement and transition. In biblical literature, the sea often represents both opportunity and danger, a place of uncertainty where faith is tested. Paul's willingness to set sail despite the risks reflects his trust in God's sovereignty and guidance. This act of setting sail can be paralleled with other biblical narratives where faith leads to action, such as Abraham's journey to an unknown land or Peter stepping out of the boat to walk on water. It underscores the theme of obedience and reliance on God's direction in the life of a believer.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who is on his missionary journey, heading towards Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/phoenicia.htm">Phoenicia</a></b><br>A region along the eastern Mediterranean coast, known for its maritime trade and seafaring culture.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/ship.htm">Ship</a></b><br>The mode of transportation used by Paul and his companions to travel across the Mediterranean Sea.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/companions.htm">Companions</a></b><br>Although not named in this verse, Paul often traveled with fellow believers and co-workers in the ministry.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/set_sail.htm">Set Sail</a></b><br>The act of beginning a journey by sea, indicating movement and transition in Paul's missionary work.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_mission.htm">Commitment to God's Mission</a></b><br>Paul's determination to reach Jerusalem despite potential dangers exemplifies unwavering commitment to God's calling.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a></b><br>Boarding a ship to Phoenicia required trust in God's provision for safe passage and guidance, reminding us to trust God in our journeys.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_planning_in_ministry.htm">Strategic Planning in Ministry</a></b><br>Paul's travel plans were strategic, showing the importance of planning and preparation in fulfilling God's work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_in_ministry.htm">Community in Ministry</a></b><br>Traveling with companions highlights the value of community and support in ministry endeavors.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_engagement.htm">Cultural Engagement</a></b><br>Traveling to diverse regions like Phoenicia shows the importance of engaging with different cultures to spread the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_apostle_thomas_travel_to_india.htm">Did Apostle Thomas travel to India?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_paul's_safety_claims_defy_storm_deaths.htm">In Acts 27:22-26, do Paul's assurances of safety contradict typical maritime fatalities in storms of that era?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_paul's_ritual_conflict_with_faith_alone.htm">Acts 21:17-26 - Does Paul's participation in Jewish purification rituals conflict with the New Testament teaching on salvation by faith alone?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'born_of_the_spirit'_mean.htm">What role did Cyprus play in biblical events?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> <span class="accented">- Having found a ship crossing</span> for <span class="accented">finding a ship sailing</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">Phoenieia for Phenicia</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">set sail</span> for <span class="accented">set forth</span>, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">Having found a ship</span>. The ship in which St. Paul and his companions had hitherto sailed was probably a coasting-vessel, intending to continue its course all along the south coast of Asia Minor. But at Patara they found a ship on the point of sailing across the open sea direct to Tyre, by which the voyage would be shortened many days. They accordingly immediately took their passage by it, and put out to sea (<span class="greek">ἀνήχθημεν</span>, ver. 1, note). A glance at the map will show what a great corner was thus cut off. A straight line from Patara to Tyro leaves Cyprus just on the left. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/21-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Finding</span><br /><span class="grk">εὑρόντες</span> <span class="translit">(heurontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a ship</span><br /><span class="grk">πλοῖον</span> <span class="translit">(ploion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4143.htm">Strong's 4143: </a> </span><span class="str2">A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">crossing over</span><br /><span class="grk">διαπερῶν</span> <span class="translit">(diaperōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1276.htm">Strong's 1276: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cross over, pass over. From dia and a derivative of the base of peran; to cross entirely.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Phoenicia,</span><br /><span class="grk">Φοινίκην</span> <span class="translit">(Phoinikēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5403.htm">Strong's 5403: </a> </span><span class="str2">Phoenicia, a northern coast strip of the Roman province Syria. From phoinix; palm-country; Phoenice, a region of Palestine.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we boarded [it]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπιβάντες</span> <span class="translit">(epibantes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1910.htm">Strong's 1910: </a> </span><span class="str2">From epi and the base of basis; to walk upon, i.e. Mount, ascend, embark, arrive.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] set sail.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνήχθημεν</span> <span class="translit">(anēchthēmen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_321.htm">Strong's 321: </a> </span><span class="str2">From ana and ago; to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/21-2.htm">Acts 21:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/21-2.htm">Acts 21:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/21-2.htm">Acts 21:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/21-2.htm">Acts 21:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/21-2.htm">Acts 21:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/21-2.htm">Acts 21:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/21-2.htm">Acts 21:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/21-2.htm">Acts 21:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/21-2.htm">Acts 21:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/21-2.htm">Acts 21:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/21-2.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 21:2 Having found a ship crossing over (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/21-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 21:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 21:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/21-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 21:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 21:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>