Cretes, and Arabians, we hear them all proclaiming in our tongues the wonderful works of God.

For several days we made very little sail, and having scarce got sight of Cnidus, the wind being against us, we bore away between Salmone and Crete:

a gentle breeze at south, secure of gaining their point, they weigh'd anchor, and coasted close under Crete:

and our spirits droop with fasting: when Paul presented himself, and said, "well, my friends, it had been, if I could have prevail'd upon you, to have sav'd your selves all this perplexity and loss by staying at Crete.

I left you in Crete, to regulate what was amiss, and to ordain pastors in every city, as I had appointed you,