Acts 27:13

Acts 27:13 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

13When a gentle south wind began to blow, they saw their opportunity; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

13 27:13 Lit a south wind having gently blownWhen a moderate south wind came up, thinking that they had attained their purpose, they weighed anchor and began sailing along Crete, closer to shore.
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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

13When a moderate south wind came up, supposing that they had attained their purpose, they weighed anchor and began sailing along Crete, close inshore.
Shipwreck

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

13So when the south wind blew softly, thinking that they had obtained their goal, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, hugging the coast.
Shipwreck

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

13When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had their opportunity. So they weighed anchor and sailed along, hugging the coast of Crete.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

13A gentle south wind began to blow. The ship’s crew thought they saw their chance to leave safely. So they pulled up the anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete.

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