Act 27:12
And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, {and there} to winter; {which is} an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
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And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city {of} Lasea.
Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.
And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone; {Crete: or, Candy}
If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.
For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: {wanting: or, left undone}
And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.