Sudden and Violent Storm from the East-north-east The Ship undergirded and laid to under the Lee of Clauda, 13 - 17.

Acts 27:13. Supposing that they had attained their purpose. The phrase expresses the utmost confidence. And this was natural. In two respects an encouraging change of weather took place the wind was no longer violent; and it blew from the south. It appeared that they could very easily accomplish their intention. A vessel that could sail within seven points of the wind would have no difficulty in rounding Cape Matala, which was a few miles off, west by south. And thence to Phoenix, within three hours' sail, the wind, if it remained the same, would be as favourable as possible. In this confidence they were coasting ‘ close by Crete,' and, as we find afterwards (Acts 27:16), with so little fear that the boat was towing behind.

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