Acts 27:12
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King James Version (modern wording)
And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lies toward the south west and north west.
Acts 27:12 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to put to sea from thence, if by any means they could reach Phoenix, and winter there; which is a haven of Crete, looking north-east and south-east.
Acts 27:12 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority decided to sail on, if somehow they could reach Phoenix to winter there. Phoenix was a harbor in Crete facing both southwest and northwest.
Acts 27:12 (BSB)
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What does Acts 27:12 say?
Acts 27:12 in modern King James wording reads: "And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lies toward the south west and north west."
Where is Acts 27:12 found in the Bible?
Acts 27:12 is verse 12 of chapter 27 of the book of Acts, in the New Testament. Acts has 28 chapters.
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