And Jews were dwelling at Jerusalem, devout men from every nation, of those under the heaven;

And there is salvation in no other; for there is no other name given under heaven among men by which it behooveth us to he saved.

And one of them by name Agabus, standing up, signified through the Spirit that there is about to be a great famine throughout the whole world: which took place under the reign of Claudius.

And having embarked from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary:

And sailing slowly during many days, and were come with difficulty over against Cnidus, the wind not favoring us, we sailed under Crete, opposite Salmone;

And running under a certain island called Clauda, we were scarcely able to get possession of the boat:

which lifting up they used helps, under-girding the ship; and fearing lest they might fall into Syrtis, lowering the gear, they were thus carried along.