World English Bible
Acts 27:14
“But before long, a stormy wind beat down from shore, which is called Euroclydon.”
Verse in context — Acts 27
12
Because the haven was not suitable to winter in, the majority advised going to sea from there, if by any means they could reach Phoenix, and winter there, which is a port of Crete, looking northeast and southeast.
13
When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close to shore.
14
But before long, a stormy wind beat down from shore, which is called Euroclydon.
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When the ship was caught, and couldn't face the wind, we gave way to it, and were driven along.
16
Running under the lee of a small island called Clauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat.
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