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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"><a href="/niv/acts/27.htm">New International Version</a> When we had sailed across the open sea off the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we landed at Myra in Lycia. <a href="/nlt/acts/27.htm">New Living Translation</a> Keeping to the open sea, we passed along the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, landing at Myra, in the province of Lycia. <a href="/esv/acts/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when we had sailed across the open sea along the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra in Lycia. <a href="/bsb/acts/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And when we had sailed across the open sea off the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra in Lycia. <a href="/blb/acts/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having sailed across the sea and along Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra of Lycia. <a href="/kjv/acts/27.htm">King James Bible</a> And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. <a href="/nkjv/acts/27.htm">New King James Version</a> And when we had sailed over the sea which is off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. <a href="/nasb_/acts/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When we had sailed through the sea along the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we landed at Myra in Lycia. <a href="/nasb/acts/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> When we had sailed through the sea along the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we landed at Myra in Lycia. <a href="/nasb77/acts/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when we had sailed through the sea along the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we landed at Myra in Lycia. <a href="/lsb/acts/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when we had sailed through the sea along the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we landed at Myra in Lycia. <a href="/amp/acts/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When we had sailed across the sea along the coasts of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we landed at Myra in Lycia [on the south coast of Asia Minor]. <a href="/csb/acts/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After sailing through the open sea off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we reached Myra in Lycia. <a href="/hcsb/acts/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After sailing through the open sea off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we reached Myra in Lycia. <a href="/asv/acts/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when we had sailed across the sea which is off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. <a href="/cev/acts/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then we sailed south of Cilicia and Pamphylia until we came to the port of Myra in Lycia. <a href="/erv/acts/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when we had sailed across the sea which is off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. <a href="/gwt/acts/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We sailed along the coast of the provinces of Cilicia and Pamphylia and arrived at the city of Myra in the province of Lycia. <a href="/gnt/acts/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> We crossed over the sea off Cilicia and Pamphylia and came to Myra in Lycia. <a href="/isv/acts/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> We sailed along the sea off Cilicia and Pamphylia and reached Myra in Lycia. <a href="/msb/acts/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And when we had sailed across the open sea off the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra in Lycia. <a href="/net/acts/27.htm">NET Bible</a> After we had sailed across the open sea off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we put in at Myra in Lycia. <a href="/nheb/acts/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When we had sailed across the sea which is off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. <a href="/wbt/acts/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Mira, a city of Lycia. <a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and, sailing the whole length of the sea that lies off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we reached Myra in Lycia. <a href="/web/acts/27.htm">World English Bible</a> When we had sailed across the sea which is off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having sailed over the sea down by Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myria of Lycia, <a href="/blb/acts/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having sailed across the sea and along Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra of Lycia. <a href="/ylt/acts/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and having sailed over the sea over-against Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myria of Lycia, <a href="/slt/acts/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having sailed over the sea by Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came down to Myra, of Lycia.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And sailing over the sea of Cilicia, and Pamphylia, we came to Lystra, which is in Lycia: <a href="/cpdv/acts/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And navigating though the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we arrived at Lystra, which is in Lycia. <a href="/nabre/acts/27.htm">New American Bible</a> and crossing the open sea off the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia we came to Myra in Lycia. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> After we had sailed across the sea that is off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra in Lycia.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when we had sailed over the sea of Ci-li’cia and Pam-phyl’i-a, we arrived at Myra, a city of Lycia. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And we passed through The Sea of Qiliqia and of Pamphylia, and we arrived at Mura, a city of Luqia.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when we had sailed across the sea opposite Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and having sailed through the sea which is opposite Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came down into Myra of Lycia. <a href="/haweis/acts/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And traversing the sea opposite to Cilicia and Pamphylia, we arrived at Myra, a city of Lycia. <a href="/mace/acts/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a> after having travers'd the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we arriv'd at Myra, a city of Lycia. <a href="/wey/acts/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and, sailing the whole length of the sea that lies off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we reached Myra in Lycia. <a href="/worrell/acts/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, sailing over the sea which is off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. <a href="/worsley/acts/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And sailing through the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra a city of Lycia. <a href="/parallel/acts/27-5.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=8903" 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> …4After putting out from there, we sailed to the lee of Cyprus because the winds were against us. 5<a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">And when</a> <a href="/greek/1277.htm" title="1277: diapleusantes (V-APA-NMP) -- To sail over (across). From dia and pleo; to sail through.">we had sailed across</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3989.htm" title="3989: pelagos (N-ANS) -- The sea, the deep. Of uncertain affinity; deep or open sea, i.e. The main.">the open sea</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">off the coast</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2791.htm" title="2791: Kilikian (N-AFS) -- Probably of foreign origin; Cilicia, a region of Asia Minor.">of Cilicia</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3828.htm" title="3828: Pamphylian (N-AFS) -- From a compound of pas and pura; every-tribal, i.e. Heterogeneous; Pamphylia, a region of Asia Minor.">Pamphylia,</a> <a href="/greek/2718.htm" title="2718: katēlthomen (V-AIA-1P) -- From kata and erchomai; to come down.">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/3460.htm" title="3460: Myra (N-ANP) -- Myra, a port in Lycia, south-west Asia Minor. Of uncertain derivation; Myra, a place in Asia Minor.">Myra</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3073.htm" title="3073: Lykias (N-GFS) -- Probably remotely from lukos; Lycia, a province of Asia Minor.">in Lycia.</a> 6There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board.…<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="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a> 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.” <a href="/acts/20-22.htm">Acts 20:22-23</a> And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. / I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. <a href="/acts/21-11.htm">Acts 21:11</a> Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’” <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a> The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.” <a href="/acts/25-12.htm">Acts 25:12</a> Then Festus conferred with his council and replied, “You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you will go!” <a href="/acts/26-32.htm">Acts 26:32</a> And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.” <a href="/2_corinthians/11-25.htm">2 Corinthians 11:25-26</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. / In my frequent journeys, I have been in danger from rivers and from bandits, in danger from my countrymen and from the Gentiles, in danger in the city and in the country, in danger on the sea and among false brothers, <a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Romans 15:24</a> I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey. <a href="/romans/15-28.htm">Romans 15:28</a> So after I have completed this service and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set off to Spain by way of you. <a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">2 Timothy 4:17</a> But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. <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="/jonah/1-4.htm">Jonah 1:4</a> Then the LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship was in danger of breaking apart. <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="/ezekiel/27-26.htm">Ezekiel 27:26</a> Your oarsmen have brought you onto the high seas, but the east wind will shatter you in the heart of the sea. <a href="/isaiah/23-1.htm">Isaiah 23:1-14</a> This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus. / Be silent, O dwellers of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon, whose traders have crossed the sea. / On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.Cilicia.<a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Acts 6:9</a> Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.<a href="/acts/15-23.htm">Acts 15:23,41</a> And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia: … <a href="/acts/21-39.htm">Acts 21:39</a> But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people.Pamphylia.<a href="/acts/2-10.htm">Acts 2:10</a> Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,<a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Acts 13:13</a> Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.<a href="/acts/15-38.htm">Acts 15:38</a> But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.Myra.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/23-34.htm">Cilicia</a> <a href="/acts/23-34.htm">Cili'cia</a> <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">City</a> <a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/acts/18-22.htm">Landed</a> <a href="/acts/26-18.htm">Open</a> <a href="/john/1-16.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/acts/15-38.htm">Pamphylia</a> <a href="/acts/14-24.htm">Pamphyl'ia</a> <a href="/acts/23-33.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/acts/27-4.htm">Sailed</a> <a href="/acts/27-4.htm">Sailing</a> <a href="/acts/27-4.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/galatians/1-21.htm">Cilicia</a> <a href="/galatians/1-21.htm">Cili'cia</a> <a href="/acts/27-8.htm">City</a> <a href="/acts/27-8.htm">Coast</a> <a href="/matthew/14-34.htm">Landed</a> <a href="/romans/1-30.htm">Open</a> <a href="/exodus/18-19.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/acts/2-9.htm">Pamphylia</a> <a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Pamphyl'ia</a> <a href="/acts/27-8.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/acts/27-7.htm">Sailed</a> <a href="/acts/27-6.htm">Sailing</a> <a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Whole</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>And when we had sailed across the open sea This phrase indicates a significant part of Paul's journey to Rome, highlighting the vastness and unpredictability of the Mediterranean Sea. The open sea represents the challenges and dangers faced by ancient mariners, often used metaphorically in Scripture to describe life's trials (<a href="/psalms/107-23.htm">Psalm 107:23-30</a>). The journey across the sea can also symbolize the mission of spreading the Gospel to the Gentiles, as Paul was called to do.off the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia Cilicia and Pamphylia were regions in Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey. Cilicia was known for its rugged terrain and was the birthplace of Paul (Tarsus in Cilicia). This connection emphasizes Paul's deep roots in the region and his familiarity with the cultural and geographical landscape. Pamphylia, mentioned in <a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Acts 13:13</a>, was a region Paul had previously visited during his missionary journeys, indicating the continuity of his mission work.we came to Myra in Lycia Myra was an important city in the region of Lycia, known for its strategic location and as a hub for maritime trade. Archaeological findings, such as the ancient theater and rock-cut tombs, provide insight into its historical significance. Myra's mention in <a href="/acts/27-5.htm">Acts 27:5</a> highlights the logistical aspects of Paul's journey, as it was a common stop for ships traveling to Rome. This stopover reflects the providential guidance in Paul's journey, ensuring he reached his destination despite the challenges. The journey to Rome itself can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to Paul that he would testify in Rome (<a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/cilicia.htm">Cilicia</a> A region in southeastern Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), known for its rugged terrain and significant cities like Tarsus, the birthplace of Paul. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pamphylia.htm">Pamphylia</a> A coastal region in southern Asia Minor, known for its diverse population and historical significance in early Christian missionary journeys. 3. <a href="/topical/m/myra.htm">Myra</a> A city in the region of Lycia, known for its strategic location and as a hub for maritime trade. It was an important stop on Paul's journey to Rome. 4. <a href="/topical/l/lycia.htm">Lycia</a> A region in southwestern Asia Minor, characterized by its mountainous terrain and coastal cities, including Myra. 5. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_journey_to_rome.htm">Paul's Journey to Rome</a> This event is part of Paul's journey as a prisoner being transported to Rome, where he would stand trial. It highlights the challenges and divine providence experienced during his travels.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_our_journeys.htm">God's Sovereignty in Our Journeys</a> Just as God guided Paul through his travels, He is sovereign over our life's journey. We can trust Him even when the path seems uncertain. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> Paul's journey to Rome was fraught with challenges, yet he remained faithful. We are called to remain steadfast in our faith, even when facing trials. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a> The "we" in the passage indicates that Paul was not alone. Christian community is vital for support and encouragement during difficult times. <a href="/topical/d/divine_appointments.htm">Divine Appointments</a> Each stop on Paul's journey had a purpose. We should be open to the divine appointments God places in our path, using them as opportunities for ministry. <a href="/topical/n/navigating_life's_storms.htm">Navigating Life's Storms</a> The physical journey across the sea can symbolize the spiritual and emotional storms we face. With God's guidance, we can navigate through them.<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_happened_on_paul's_trip_to_rome.htm">What events occurred during Paul's voyage to Rome?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_judas_die.htm">How did Judas die? (Matthew 27:5 vs. Acts 1:18)</a> <a href="/q/how_do_matthew_27_5_and_acts_1_18_align.htm">Matthew 27:5 describes Judas hanging himself, yet Acts 1:18 gives a different account; how can these two explanations be reconciled?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_judas_die__hanging_or_falling.htm">How did Judas die? Matthew 27:5 says he hanged himself, while Acts 1:18 says he fell and burst open.</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>(5) We came to Myra, a city of Lycia.--The city lay about two miles and a half from the mouth of the river Andriacus. It had been at one time the metropolis of Lycia, and the remains of a theatre and an aqueduct remain to attest its former stateliness.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - Across for over, A.V.; which is off for of, A.V. (τὸ κατὰ τὴν Κιλικίαν.). Across the sea. When they got under the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, they found the northerly wind, as M. De Pages did, and that enabled them to take a westerly course to Myra, a seaport in Lycia. The modern Turkish name of Myra is Dembre. (For an account and drawings of the wonderful rock-tombs of Myra, see Fellows's 'Lycia,' <a href="/acts/9.htm">Acts 9</a>.) <a href="/commentaries/acts/27-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And [when] 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 sailed across the open sea διαπλεύσαντες (diapleusantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1277.htm">Strong's 1277: </a> To sail over (across). From dia and pleo; to sail through. off the coast κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). of Cilicia Κιλικίαν (Kilikian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2791.htm">Strong's 2791: </a> Probably of foreign origin; Cilicia, a region of Asia Minor. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Pamphylia, Παμφυλίαν (Pamphylian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3828.htm">Strong's 3828: </a> From a compound of pas and pura; every-tribal, i.e. Heterogeneous; Pamphylia, a region of Asia Minor. we came κατήλθομεν (katēlthomen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2718.htm">Strong's 2718: </a> From kata and erchomai; to come down. 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. Myra Μύρα (Myra) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3460.htm">Strong's 3460: </a> Myra, a port in Lycia, south-west Asia Minor. Of uncertain derivation; Myra, a place in Asia Minor. in Lycia. Λυκίας (Lykias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3073.htm">Strong's 3073: </a> Probably remotely from lukos; Lycia, a province of Asia Minor. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/27-5.htm">Acts 27:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/27-5.htm">Acts 27:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/27-5.htm">Acts 27:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/27-5.htm">Acts 27:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/27-5.htm">Acts 27:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/27-5.htm">Acts 27:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/27-5.htm">Acts 27:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/27-5.htm">Acts 27:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/27-5.htm">Acts 27:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/27-5.htm">Acts 27:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/27-5.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 27:5 When we had sailed across the sea (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/27-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 27:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 27:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/27-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 27:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 27:6" /></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>