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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

And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against 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
Cretans and Arabians, we hear them speaking in our own tongues the wonderful works of God.

Titus 1:12
as said one of themselves, a prophet of their own, "The Cretans are always liars, mischievous beasts, sluggish gluttons."


Acts 27:7
And as we sailed slowly for many days, and were hardly got on to Cnidus, the wind not permitting us, we sailed under Crete by Salmone.

Acts 27:12-13
And the haven not being commodious to winter in, the greater part advised to sail from thence, if they could possibly reach to Phenice to winter at that haven of Crete, which looks both to the south-west and north-west. And as the south wind blew gently, thinking they were secure of their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed close by Crete.

Acts 27:21
But after long abstinence from food, Paul stood up in the midst of them and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not loosed from Crete, and so have saved this damage and loss.


Titus 1:5
For this cause I left thee in Crete, that thou mightest set in order what remained, and ordain elders in every city as I directed thee:


Acts 27:12-13
And the haven not being commodious to winter in, the greater part advised to sail from thence, if they could possibly reach to Phenice to winter at that haven of Crete, which looks both to the south-west and north-west. And as the south wind blew gently, thinking they were secure of their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed close by Crete.

Acts 27:21
But after long abstinence from food, Paul stood up in the midst of them and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not loosed from Crete, and so have saved this damage and loss.


References

Hastings

Crete, Cretans

Easton

Crete

American

Crete

Fausets

Crete

Smith

Crete

Cretes

Watsons

Crete

Morish

Crete, Cretians

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