Crete in the Bible

Meaning: carnal; fleshly

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Thematic Bible



Jews and converts, Greeks and Arabians: We have heard them speak with our own tongues the great works of God."

One being of themselves, which was a poet of their own said, "The Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, and slow bellies."


and when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, because the wind withstood us, we sailed hard by the coast of Crete, over against Salmone,

And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, many took counsel to depart thence, if by any means they might attain to Phoenix and there to winter, which is a haven of Crete, and serveth to the southwest, and northwest wind. When the south wind blew, they supposing to obtain their purpose loosed unto Assos, and sailed past all Crete.

Then after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them and said, "Sirs, ye should have hearkened to me, and not have loosed from Crete, neither to have brought unto us this harm and loss.


For this cause left I thee in Crete: that thou shouldest perform that which was lacking and shouldest ordain elders in every city as I appointed thee.


And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, many took counsel to depart thence, if by any means they might attain to Phoenix and there to winter, which is a haven of Crete, and serveth to the southwest, and northwest wind. When the south wind blew, they supposing to obtain their purpose loosed unto Assos, and sailed past all Crete.

Then after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them and said, "Sirs, ye should have hearkened to me, and not have loosed from Crete, neither to have brought unto us this harm and loss.


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Hastings

Easton

American

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Morish