Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
The winds
Bible References
Cyprus
Acts 4:36
And Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (which is, being interpreted, A son of consolation,) a Levite, a Cyprian by birth,
Acts 11:19
Now those also who were dispersed by the persecution which arose on account of Stephen passed on as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no man except the Jews only.
Acts 13:4
They then being sent forth indeed by the Holy Ghost, went down to Seleucia; and from thence sailed to Cyprus.
Acts 15:39
So there grew up a sudden quarrel, insomuch that they separated from each other: and Barnabas, taking Mark with him, sailed away to Cyprus:
Acts 21:3
and coming in sight of Cyprus, and leaving it on the left, we sailed unto Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there the ship was to discharge her cargo.
The winds
Matthew 14:24
But the vessel was already in the midst of the sea, tossed with the waves: for the wind was contrary.
Mark 6:48
And he saw them greatly fatigued with rowing, for the wind was contrary to them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh to them, walking upon the sea, and seemed intending to pass by them.