And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
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Gill's Exposition
And when we had launched from thence,.... From Sidon:
we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary; that is, they sailed below the island of Cyprus; of which see Act 4:36 whereas if the…
Barnes' Notes
We sailed under Cyprus - For an account of Cyprus, see the notes on Act 4:36. By sailing “under Cyprus” is meant that they sailed along its coasts; they kept near to it; they thus endeavored to break…
It does not appear how long it was after Paul's conference with Agrippa that he was sent away for Rome, pursuant to his appeal to Caesar; but it is likely they took the first convenience they could…
Cambridge Bible
And when we had launched from thence R. V."And putting to sea from thence." "Launch" has become a little restricted in meaning in modern English, but compare, for the sense, Christ's words to Peter…
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