8. And passing it with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea.
9. And much time having passed, and the sailing now being dangerous, because the Fast was already over, Sha’ul advised them,
10. saying, “Men, I see that this voyage is going to end with damage and great loss, not only of the cargo and ship, but also our lives.”
11. But the captain was persuaded by the pilot and the owner of the ship, rather than what Sha’ul said.
12. And because the harbour was unsuitable to winter in, the greater part advised to set sail from there too, if somehow they were able to reach Phoenix, a harbour of Crete facing southwest and northwest, to pass the winter.
13. And a south wind blowing softly, thinking they had obtained their purpose, having lifted anchor, they sailed along Crete, close inshore.
14. And not long after, a stormy head wind rushed down from it, called Northeaster.
15. And when the ship was caught in it, and unable to head against the wind, we let her go and were driven.
16. And having run under a small island called Klauda, we were hardly able to control the small boat.
17. And having hoisted it, they used helps to undergird the ship. And fearing lest they should run aground on Surtis, they lowered the tackle and so were driven.
18. And because we were exceedingly storm-tossed, the next day they began to throw overboard.
19. And on the third day we threw out the ship’s tackle with our own hands.
20. When, now, neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small storm beat on us, all expectancy that we would be saved was taken away.
21. And when there had been a long abstinence from food, then Sha’ul, standing in the midst of them, said, “Truly, men, you should have listened to me not to have sailed from Crete and sustained this damage and loss.
22. “And now I urge you to take courage, for there shall be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship.
23. “For tonight a messenger of the Elohim to whom I belong and whom I serve, stood by me,
24. saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Sha’ul, you have to be brought before Caesar. And look, Elohim has favourably given you all those who sail with you.’