Acts 27:8 Meaning and Explanation
“And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →With difficulty they reach a harbor called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea on Crete.
What Does Acts 27:8 Mean?
Only with difficulty does the ship round the coast to reach an anchorage called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea on the southern shore of Crete. The name promised more than the place could give; it was a poor harbor for the coming winter (v. 12).
Here the voyage pauses, and the great decision of the chapter approaches. Fair Havens looked safe enough for the moment, but appearances would prove deceiving. The believer learns to weigh more than the surface of things, listening for wisdom from God rather than trusting a fair-sounding name or a calm-looking present.
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What does Acts 27:8 mean?
With difficulty they reach a harbor called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea on Crete.