AT SIDON. Acts 27:3.

Acts 27:3

And the next day we touched at Sidon: and Julius treated Paul kindly, and gave him leave to go unto his friends and refresh himself.

3. Sixty-five miles was the extent of the first days sailing. Maybe because Julius was one of those who listened to Paul before Agrippa, or because he learned from Luke and Aristarchus of Paul's character, he gave him special permission to visit the saints in Sidon (cf. Acts 11:19). If we are right in thinking that most of the sailing of that time was done at night (because of the guidance of the stars) then we could say that Paul had a whole day to refresh himself. It would seem that although Paul was somewhat of a seasoned sea-man, on this occasion seasickness was hinted at in the words refreshed himself or received attention.

969.

How far did they sail the first day?

970.

How is it that in spite of their hurry Paul had a whole day to refresh himself?

971.

Was Paul seasick?

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