and if it be of God, ye are not able to overthrow it, lest perhaps also ye be found fighting against God.'

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

He did this so they might seek God, and perhaps they might reach out and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us.

And the harbour being ill adapted to winter in, the most counselled to set sail thence, if perhaps they might reach Phoenice to winter in, a port of Crete looking north-east and south-east.