Acts 27:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 27:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 27:13 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close b..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 27:13 — KJV
“And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.”
— Acts 27:13 (KJV)
Acts 27:13 in Context — About the Book of Acts
Acts is volume two of Luke's history: the Spirit falls at Pentecost and a praying church turns the world upside down in one generation. Prison doors open, the gospel jumps every cultural wall, and every advance begins in a prayer meeting. It is the blueprint for Spirit-filled boldness.
Cross-References for Acts 27:13
“And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:”
Shares key themes with Acts 27:13: south, wind, blew
“And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.”
Shares key themes with Acts 27:13: wind, thence, sailed
“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; Crete: or, Candy”
Shares key themes with Acts 27:13: wind, sailed, crete
“And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.”
Shares key themes with Acts 27:13: south, thence
“From thence it passed toward Azmon, and went out unto the river of Egypt; and the goings out of that coast were at the sea: this shall be your south coast.”
Shares key themes with Acts 27:13: south, thence
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