Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.

Bible References

Cyprus

Acts 4:36
Now Joseph, a Levite, a native of Cyprus, who by the apostles was named Barnabas, which means Son of Encouragement,
Acts 11:19
Now the fugitives from the persecution that started over Stephen went all the way to Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, telling the message to none but Jews.
Acts 13:4
So, as they were sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from that port sailed away to Cyprus.
Acts 15:39
The disagreement was so sharp that they separated, and Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus.
Acts 21:3
After sighting Cyprus and leaving it on our left, we sailed on for Syria, and put in at Tyre, for the ship was to unload her cargo there.

The winds

Matthew 14:24
but the boat was already a long way from shore, and was being tossed by the waves, for the wind was against them.
Mark 6:48
And because He saw that they were struggling at the oars, for the wind was against them, a while before daybreak He started toward them walking on the sea, and He meant to go right up beside them.