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When we had come in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on the left hand, we sailed to Syria, and landed at Tyre, for there the ship was to unload her cargo.
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Luke's Careful Account
Commentators note that Luke uses precise, technical nautical language, such as the phrase for making Cyprus 'come in sight' or 'rise up out of the sea.' This detail, characteristic of Luke's writing style, adds a layer of historical realism and credibility to the account, making the journey feel vivid and authentic.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Had discovered Cyprus. (See Barnes on Acts 4:36).
Into Syria. (See Barnes on Matthew 4:24).
And landed at Tyre<…
When we had come in sight of Cyprus (αναφαναντες την Κυπρον). First aorist active participle of αναφαινω (Doric form -φαναντες rat…
19th Century
Anglican
When we had discovered Cyprus . . .—The use of a technical term here is specially characteristic of St. Luke. Here the me…
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Paul and company sailed the four hundred miles from Patara to Tyre, the famous Phoenician seaport of Syria. A church had been established at Tyre t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now when we had discovered Cyprus An island, as the Syriac version here calls it, which lay between Syria and Cilici…
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Wherever Paul came, he inquired what disciples were there and found them. Foreseei…
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