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
A Levite of Cyprian birth, named Joseph, (who had received from the Apostles the additional name of 'Barnabas'--which means 'The Consoler,')
Acts 11:19
Now those who had been scattered in different directions, in consequence of the persecution that followed upon the death of Stephen, went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, telling the Message--but only to Jews.
Acts 13:4
Barnabas and Saul, sent on this mission, as they were, by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia, and from there sailed to Cyprus.
Acts 15:39
This caused such unpleasant feeling between them that they parted, Barnabas taking Mark and sailing for Cyprus,
Acts 21:3
After sighting Cyprus and leaving it on the left, we sailed to Syria, and put into Tyre, where the ship was to discharge her cargo.
The winds
Matthew 14:24
The boat was by this time some miles from shore, laboring in the waves, for the wind was against her.
Mark 6:48
Seeing them laboring at the oars--for the wind was against them--about three hours after midnight Jesus came towards them, walking on the water, intending to join them.