CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Acts 27:8 After we had moved along the coast with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/acts/27-8.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/20/44_Act_27_08.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Acts 27:8 - Paul Sails for Rome" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="After we had moved along the coast with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/acts/27-8.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/acts/27-8.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/acts/">Acts</a> > <a href="/acts/27.htm">Chapter 27</a> > Verse 8</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad8.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/acts/27-7.htm" title="Acts 27:7">◄</a> Acts 27:8 <a href="/acts/27-9.htm" title="Acts 27:9">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Greek </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/acts/27.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/27.htm">New International Version</a> We moved along the coast with difficulty and came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea. <a href="/nlt/acts/27.htm">New Living Translation</a> We struggled along the coast with great difficulty and finally arrived at Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea. <a href="/esv/acts/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> Coasting along it with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near which was the city of Lasea. <a href="/bsb/acts/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After we had moved along the coast with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea. <a href="/blb/acts/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And coasting along it with difficulty, we came to a certain place called Fair Havens, near to which was the city of Lasea. <a href="/kjv/acts/27.htm">King James Bible</a> And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea. <a href="/nkjv/acts/27.htm">New King James Version</a> Passing it with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea. <a href="/nasb_/acts/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and with difficulty sailing past it, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near which was the city of Lasea. <a href="/nasb/acts/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> and with difficulty sailing past it we came to a place called Fair Havens, near which was the city of Lasea. <a href="/nasb77/acts/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and with difficulty sailing past it we came to a certain place called Fair Havens, near which was the city of Lasea. <a href="/lsb/acts/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and with difficulty, we sailed past it and came to a place called Fair Havens, near which was the city of Lasea. <a href="/amp/acts/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and hugging the shore with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea [on the south side of Crete]. <a href="/csb/acts/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> With still more difficulty we sailed along the coast and came to a place called Fair Havens near the city of Lasea. <a href="/hcsb/acts/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> With yet more difficulty we sailed along the coast and came to a place called Fair Havens near the city of Lasea. <a href="/asv/acts/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> and with difficulty coasting along it we came unto a certain place called Fair Havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea. <a href="/cev/acts/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> We went slowly along the coast and finally reached a place called Fair Havens, not far from the town of Lasea. <a href="/erv/acts/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> and with difficulty coasting along it we came unto a certain place called Fair Havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea. <a href="/gwt/acts/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We had difficulty sailing along the shore of Crete. We finally came to a port called Fair Harbors. The port was near the city of Lasea. <a href="/gnt/acts/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> We kept close to the coast and with great difficulty came to a place called Safe Harbors, not far from the town of Lasea. <a href="/isv/acts/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> Sailing past it with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea. <a href="/msb/acts/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After we had moved along the coast with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea. <a href="/net/acts/27.htm">NET Bible</a> With difficulty we sailed along the coast of Crete and came to a place called Fair Havens that was near the town of Lasea. <a href="/nheb/acts/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> With difficulty sailing along it we came to a certain place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea. <a href="/wbt/acts/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And hardly passing it, came to a place which is called, The fair havens; nigh to which was the city of Lasea. <a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then, coasting along with difficulty, we reached a place called 'Fair Havens,' near the town of Lasea. <a href="/web/acts/27.htm">World English Bible</a> With difficulty sailing along it we came to a certain place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and hardly passing it, we came to a certain place called Fair Havens, near to which was the city of Lasaea. <a href="/blb/acts/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And coasting along it with difficulty, we came to a certain place called Fair Havens, near to which was the city of Lasea. <a href="/ylt/acts/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and hardly passing it, we came to a certain place called 'Fair Havens,' nigh to which was the city of Lasaea. <a href="/slt/acts/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And, with difficulty sailing by it, we came to a certain place called The fair havens; to which the city Lasea was near.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And with much ado sailing by it, we came into a certain place, which is called Good-havens, nigh to which was the city of Thalassa. <a href="/cpdv/acts/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And barely being able to sail past it, we arrived at a certain place, which is called Good Shelter, next to which was the city of Lasea. <a href="/nabre/acts/27.htm">New American Bible</a> We sailed past it with difficulty and reached a place called Fair Havens, near which was the city of Lasea. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Sailing past it with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as we hardly passed around it, we arrived at a place which is called The Fair Havens; and nearby was the city of La-se’a. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And we labored as we sailed around it and we came to a place called Lemana-Shappira and it was near a city whose name was Lasea.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and coasting along it with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near which is the city of Lasea. <a href="/godbey/acts/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and, with difficulty passing by it, we came into a certain place called Fair Havens, near to which was the city Lasea. <a href="/haweis/acts/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and weathering it with difficulty, we came to a certain place called, The fair havens; near to which is the city Lasea. <a href="/mace/acts/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a> with much ado we weathered the cape and got to Belhaven near Lasea. <a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then, coasting along with difficulty, we reached a place called 'Fair Havens,' near the town of Lasea. <a href="/worrell/acts/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and, coasting along it with difficulty, we came to a certain place called Fair Havens, near which was a city?Lasea. <a href="/worsley/acts/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And passing it with difficulty, we came to a place called the Fair-havens, near to which was the city of Lasea. <a href="/parallel/acts/27-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=8931" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/27.htm">Paul Sails for Rome</a> …7After sailing slowly for many days, we arrived off Cnidus. When the wind impeded us, we sailed to the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone. 8<a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">After</a> <a href="/greek/3881.htm" title="3881: paralegomenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To coast along, sail along. From para and the middle voice of lego;, to lay one's course near, i.e. Sail past.">we had moved along the coast</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3433.htm" title="3433: molis (Adv) -- With difficulty, hardly, scarcely. Probably by variation for mogis; with difficulty.">with difficulty,</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthomen (V-AIA-1P) -- To come, go. ">we came</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/5100.htm" title="5100: tina (IPro-AMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">a</a> <a href="/greek/5117.htm" title="5117: topon (N-AMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.">place</a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: kaloumenon (V-PPM/P-AMS) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">called</a> <a href="/greek/2570.htm" title="2570: Kalous (Adj-AMP) -- Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.">Fair</a> <a href="/greek/3040.htm" title="3040: Limenas (N-AMP) -- A harbor, port, haven. Apparently a primary word; a harbor.">Havens,</a> <a href="/greek/1451.htm" title="1451: engys (Prep) -- Near. From a primary verb agcho; near.">near</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DMS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: polis (N-NFS) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">the town</a> <a href="/greek/2996.htm" title="2996: Lasaia (N-NFS) -- Lasea, a city in Crete, about the middle of the south coast. Of uncertain origin; Lasaea, a place in Crete.">of Lasea.</a> 9By now much time had passed, and the voyage had already become dangerous because it was after the Fast. So Paul advised them,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-25.htm">2 Corinthians 11:25</a> Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea. <a href="/jonah/1-3.htm">Jonah 1:3</a> Jonah, however, got up to flee to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship bound for Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went aboard to sail for Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. <a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Matthew 8:24-26</a> Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” / “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. <a href="/psalms/107-23.htm">Psalm 107:23-30</a> Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters. / They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep. / For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea. ... <a href="/mark/4-37.htm">Mark 4:37-39</a> Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped. / But Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him and said, “Teacher, don’t You care that we are perishing?” / Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. <a href="/luke/8-23.htm">Luke 8:23-25</a> As they sailed, He fell asleep, and a windstorm came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. / “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!” <a href="/ezekiel/27-26.htm">Ezekiel 27:26-27</a> Your oarsmen have brought you onto the high seas, but the east wind will shatter you in the heart of the sea. / Your wealth, wares, and merchandise, your sailors, captains, and shipwrights, your merchants and all the warriors within you, with all the other people on board, will sink into the heart of the sea on the day of your downfall. <a href="/isaiah/33-23.htm">Isaiah 33:23</a> Your ropes are slack; they cannot secure the mast or spread the sail. Then an abundance of spoils will be divided, and even the lame will carry off plunder. <a href="/psalms/48-7.htm">Psalm 48:7</a> With a wind from the east You wrecked the ships of Tarshish. <a href="/proverbs/30-4.htm">Proverbs 30:4</a> Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son—surely you know! <a href="/job/9-8.htm">Job 9:8</a> He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea. <a href="/psalms/89-9.htm">Psalm 89:9</a> You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them. <a href="/isaiah/51-10.htm">Isaiah 51:10</a> Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over? <a href="/nahum/1-4.htm">Nahum 1:4</a> He rebukes the sea and dries it up; He makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither, and the flower of Lebanon wilts. <a href="/matthew/14-24.htm">Matthew 14:24-32</a> but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. / During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. / When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And, hardly passing it, came to a place which is called The fair havens; near whereunto was the city of Lasea.The fair havens.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/26-5.htm">Able</a> <a href="/acts/27-5.htm">City</a> <a href="/acts/27-5.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/acts/27-7.htm">Difficulty</a> <a href="/acts/7-20.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/acts/14-18.htm">Hardly</a> <a href="/acts/21-30.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/acts/22-6.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/acts/22-6.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/acts/26-8.htm">Past</a> <a href="/acts/27-5.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/acts/27-7.htm">Sailing</a> <a href="/acts/23-19.htm">Side</a> <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Whereunto</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/27-15.htm">Able</a> <a href="/romans/16-23.htm">City</a> <a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/acts/27-16.htm">Difficulty</a> <a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/acts/27-16.htm">Hardly</a> <a href="/romans/10-19.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/acts/27-27.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/acts/27-9.htm">Past</a> <a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/acts/27-9.htm">Sailing</a> <a href="/acts/27-13.htm">Side</a> <a href="/romans/6-17.htm">Whereunto</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 27</div>1. <a href="/acts/27-1.htm">Paul shipping toward Rome,</a> 10. <a href="/acts/27-10.htm">foretells of the danger of the voyage,</a> 11. <a href="/acts/27-11.htm">but is not believed.</a> 14. <a href="/acts/27-14.htm">They are tossed to and fro by a storm;</a> 41. <a href="/acts/27-41.htm">and suffer shipwreck;</a> 44. <a href="/acts/27-44.htm">yet all come safe to land.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/27.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/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>After we had moved along the coast with difficulty This phrase indicates the challenging nature of the journey. The Apostle Paul was on his way to Rome as a prisoner, and the voyage was fraught with difficulties. The phrase suggests adverse weather conditions, likely strong winds, which were common in the Mediterranean Sea during certain seasons. This reflects the broader theme of trials and perseverance found throughout Acts, as Paul often faced hardships in his mission to spread the Gospel. The difficulty in travel can also be seen as a metaphor for the Christian journey, which often involves overcoming obstacles and relying on God's guidance.we came to a place called Fair Havens Fair Havens was a harbor on the southern coast of Crete. The name itself, "Fair Havens," suggests a place of safety and refuge, which is significant given the perilous journey. However, despite its name, Fair Havens was not considered a suitable place to winter due to its exposure to the elements. This highlights the tension between human judgment and divine providence, as the crew later decided to leave Fair Havens against Paul's advice, leading to further trials. The concept of a "haven" can also be seen as a type of Christ, who offers refuge and safety to believers amidst life's storms.near the town of Lasea Lasea was a small town near Fair Havens, and its mention provides a geographical anchor for the narrative. The specificity of location underscores the historical accuracy of Luke's account in Acts. Archaeological evidence supports the existence of Lasea, though it was not a major port, which aligns with the narrative's implication that Fair Havens was not ideal for wintering. The mention of Lasea also serves to remind readers of the real-world context of Paul's journeys, grounding the spiritual lessons in tangible history. This connection to a specific place emphasizes the reality of God's work in the world, through real people and real events.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> - The apostle who is being transported to Rome as a prisoner. His journey is marked by divine interventions and opportunities to witness. 2. <a href="/topical/f/fair_havens.htm">Fair Havens</a> - A harbor on the southern coast of Crete. It is described as a place of temporary refuge during the difficult sea voyage. 3. <a href="/topical/l/lasea.htm">Lasea</a> - A nearby town to Fair Havens, providing geographical context to the location where Paul and his companions find themselves. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_ship's_crew.htm">The Ship's Crew</a> - Includes sailors and soldiers responsible for transporting Paul and other prisoners to Rome. They face challenges navigating the treacherous seas. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_difficult_voyage.htm">The Difficult Voyage</a> - The journey itself is fraught with challenges, symbolizing the trials and tribulations faced in the Christian life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/n/navigating_life's_storms.htm">Navigating Life's Storms</a> Just as Paul faced a difficult journey, Christians are often called to navigate through life's storms. Trust in God's guidance is essential. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_safe_harbors.htm">Seeking Safe Harbors</a> Fair Havens represents a temporary refuge. In our spiritual journey, we must discern when to rest and when to move forward, relying on God's timing. <a href="/topical/d/divine_providence.htm">Divine Providence</a> Despite human plans, God's providence prevails. We must remain open to His leading, even when circumstances seem unfavorable. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a> Paul was not alone; he traveled with companions. In our faith journey, community support is vital for encouragement and strength. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_adversity.htm">Faith in Adversity</a> Paul's journey exemplifies unwavering faith amidst adversity. Christians are called to maintain faith, trusting in God's ultimate plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 27</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'not_known,_not_heard'_mean.htm">What events occurred during Paul's voyage to Rome?</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_on_paul's_trip_to_rome.htm">What events occurred during Paul's voyage to Rome?</a> <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> <a href="/q/why_is_it_called_field_of_blood.htm">Why is the field called Field of Blood? Because the priests bought it with the blood money (Matthew 27:8) Because of the bloody death of Judas therein (Acts 1:19)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) And, hardly passing it.--The Greek adverb is the same as the "scarce" of <a href="/acts/27-7.htm" title="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;">Acts 27:7</a>, and should be translated as before, with difficulty.A place which is called The fair havens.--It was obvious that the ship would have been again exposed, after passing Crete, or even its central promontory, Cape Matala, to the full force of the northwest gales. About two miles to the east of the promontory, however, and therefore sheltered by it, there was tolerably good anchorage, in a harbour known then and now as the Fair Havens (Limeones kaloi).Nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.--The comparative obscurity of the place has led to a large variety of readings of the name--Lass?a, Alassa, Thalassa, and other forms. Pliny mentions a city in Crete named Lasos, but does not describe its position. The remains of buildings, columns, the walls and foundations of temples have been found about two hours' walk from the Fair Havens, under Cape Leonda, and are locally known as Lasea (Rev. G. Brown, in Smith's Voyage and Shipwreck of St. Paul, Appendix 3).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - With difficulty coasting along it for hardly passing it, A.V.; we came for came, A.V.; a certain place called for a place which is called, A.V.; Fair for the Fair, A.V. With difficulty coasting along it; παραλεγόμενοι, only here and ver. 13. It is a nautical phrase, meaning to sail alongside of the coast. In Latin legere has the same meaning. The difficulty arose from their being under the lee of the island, which sheltered them from the north-west wind, but left them without any motive power. However, they managed to get as far as Fair Havens, where they anchored in the roadstead so called, near to an obscure and otherwise unknown town called Lasea, possibly the same as Lasos, mentioned by Pliny as one of the inland cities of Crete ('Nat. Hist.,' 4. 12:20), or as Elaea (ibid.). <a href="/commentaries/acts/27-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[After] τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. we had moved along the coast παραλεγόμενοι (paralegomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> To coast along, sail along. From para and the middle voice of lego;, to lay one's course near, i.e. Sail past. with difficulty, μόλις (molis) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3433.htm">Strong's 3433: </a> With difficulty, hardly, scarcely. Probably by variation for mogis; with difficulty. we came ἤλθομεν (ēlthomen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. a τινὰ (tina) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. place τόπον (topon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5117.htm">Strong's 5117: </a> Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard. called καλούμενον (kaloumenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. Fair Καλοὺς (Kalous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2570.htm">Strong's 2570: </a> Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous. Havens, Λιμένας (Limenas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3040.htm">Strong's 3040: </a> A harbor, port, haven. Apparently a primary word; a harbor. near ἐγγὺς (engys) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1451.htm">Strong's 1451: </a> Near. From a primary verb agcho; near. [the] town πόλις (polis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. of Lasea. Λασαία (Lasaia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2996.htm">Strong's 2996: </a> Lasea, a city in Crete, about the middle of the south coast. Of uncertain origin; Lasaea, a place in Crete. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/27-8.htm">Acts 27:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/27-8.htm">Acts 27:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/27-8.htm">Acts 27:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/27-8.htm">Acts 27:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/27-8.htm">Acts 27:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/27-8.htm">Acts 27:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/27-8.htm">Acts 27:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/27-8.htm">Acts 27:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/27-8.htm">Acts 27:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/27-8.htm">Acts 27:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/27-8.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 27:8 With difficulty sailing along it we came (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/27-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 27:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 27:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/27-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 27:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 27:9" /></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>