Thematic Bible: Crete
Thematic Bible
Crete » Character of the inhabitants of
Cretans and Arabs—we hear them in our own tongues speaking of the mighty deeds of God.”
Verse Concepts
One of themselves, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.”
Verse Concepts
Crete » Visited by paul
When we had sailed slowly for a good many days, and with difficulty had arrived off Cnidus, since the wind did not permit us to go farther, we sailed under the shelter of Crete, off Salmone;
Verse Concepts
Because the harbor was not suitable for wintering, the majority reached a decision to put out to sea from there, if somehow they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete, facing southwest and northwest, and spend the winter there. When a moderate south wind came up, supposing that they had attained their purpose, they weighed anchor and began sailing along Crete, close inshore.
Crete » Visited by titus
For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you,
Verse Concepts
Phenice » A harbor » Crete
Because the harbor was not suitable for wintering, the majority reached a decision to put out to sea from there, if somehow they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete, facing southwest and northwest, and spend the winter there. When a moderate south wind came up, supposing that they had attained their purpose, they weighed anchor and began sailing along Crete, close inshore.