“We came to a certain place, which is called Fair Havens. THESE Fair Havens, not THIS Fair Havens.”
Bede, 8th c. — Retractions on Acts
Original
8And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.
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6And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.
7And 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;
— Acts 27:8 —
9Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,
10And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.