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 Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of encouragement,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,
Acts 11:19
Now they who were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
Acts 13:4
So they, being sent forth by the Holy Spirit, departed unto Seleucia; and from there they sailed to Cyprus.
Acts 15:39
And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
Acts 21:3
Now when we had sighted Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unload her cargo.
The winds
Matthew 14:24
But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
Mark 6:48
And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he came unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.