Verse 12

Because the harbor was not suitable to spend the winter in, the majority decided to put out to sea from there. They hoped that somehow they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete facing southwest and northwest, and spend the winter there.

Referenced Verses

• Ps 107:30 : 30 The sailors rejoiced because the waves grew quiet, and he led them to the harbor they desired.
• Acts 27:8 : 8 With difficulty we sailed along the coast of Crete and came to a place called Fair Havens that was near the town of Lasea.