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Crete in the Bible

Meaning: carnal; fleshly

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Act 2:11
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Acts 2:11

Men of Crete and Arabia, to all of us they are talking in our different languages, of the great works of God.

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Verse ConceptsJudaismPraise, Manner And Methods OfLanguages Mentioned In ScriptureProselytesThe Holy Spirit In The Church
Act 27:7
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Acts 27:7

For a number of days we sailed on slowly and with difficulty arrived off Cnidus. Then, because the wind did not permit us to go on, we sailed under the lee of Crete off Cape Salmone,

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Verse ConceptsSlownessHard Tasks
Act 27:8
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Acts 27:8

With difficulty we sailed along the coast of Crete and came to a place called Fair Havens that was near the town of Lasea.

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Verse ConceptsHarborssailinghugs
Act 27:12
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Acts 27:12

And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.

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Verse ConceptsWinterHarborsCompassessailing
Act 27:13
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Acts 27:13

And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.

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Verse ConceptsFacing South
Act 27:21
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Acts 27:21

But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.

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Verse ConceptsFatigueadvisersFasting, Examples OfPay Attention To People!Natural DisastersAbstinencesailing
Titus 1:5
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Titus 1:5

I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you;

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Verse ConceptsAttending Churchelders, in the churchBishops, DutiesIslandsLeaders, SpiritualOfficersOrdinationPaul, Life OfOrderliness In Corporate WorshipOrder In Pastoral CareChurch GovernmentDiscipline Of The ChurchChurch OrderAdministrationPutting In OrderMan Appointing
Titus 1:12
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Titus 1:12

One of their prophets has said, The men of Crete are ever false, evil beasts, lovers of food, hating work.

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Verse ConceptsExcessIntemperanceIdlenessDeception In Fallen Human NatureHereditySluggardsVulgarityLying, Examples OfName CallingSloth Examples OfMen Similar To AnimalsMammalsThose Who Are LiarsProphets Of Other GodsWork Ethic
Titus 3:14
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Titus 3:14

Our people [i.e., the Christians there on Crete] also should learn to practice good deeds for meeting pressing needs, so that they can be productive [in the Lord's work].

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Verse ConceptsLearningFruit, Spiritualdiscipleship, nature ofSluggardsWork, As Ordained By GodProvisionsThe Source Of FruitFruitless LearningPeople ProvidingDo Good!Works Of FaithMinding Your Own BusinessHelping Those In NeedHelping Others In Need

Thematic Bible


Acts 2:11
Yet we all alike hear these Galilaeans speaking in our own language about the wonderful things which God has done."

Titus 1:12
One of their own number--a Prophet who is a countryman of theirs--has said, "Cretans are always liars, dangerous animals, idle gluttons."


Acts 27:7
It took several days of slow sailing for us to come with difficulty off Cnidus; from which point, as the wind did not allow us to get on in the direct course, we ran under the lee of Crete by Salmone.

Acts 27:12-13
and as the harbour was inconvenient for wintering in, the majority were in favour of putting out to sea, to try whether they could get to Phoenix--a harbour on the coast of Crete facing north-east and south-east--to winter there. And a light breeze from the south sprang up, so that they supposed they were now sure of their purpose. So weighing anchor they ran along the coast of Crete, hugging the shore.

Acts 27:21
When for a long time they had taken but little food, Paul, standing up among them, said, "Sirs, you ought to have listened to me and not have sailed from Crete. You would then have escaped this suffering and loss.


Titus 1:5
I have left you behind in Crete in order that you may set right the things which still require attention, and appoint Elders in every town, as I directed you to do;


Acts 27:12-13
and as the harbour was inconvenient for wintering in, the majority were in favour of putting out to sea, to try whether they could get to Phoenix--a harbour on the coast of Crete facing north-east and south-east--to winter there. And a light breeze from the south sprang up, so that they supposed they were now sure of their purpose. So weighing anchor they ran along the coast of Crete, hugging the shore.

Acts 27:21
When for a long time they had taken but little food, Paul, standing up among them, said, "Sirs, you ought to have listened to me and not have sailed from Crete. You would then have escaped this suffering and loss.


References

Hastings

Crete, Cretans

Easton

Crete

American

Crete

Fausets

Crete

Smith

Crete

Cretes

Watsons

Crete

Morish

Crete, Cretians

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