Acts 27:5When we had sailed across the sea which is off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.
The setting
Mediterranean Sea, 60 AD. Paul and companions board a coastal vessel in modern-day Turkey, island-hopping toward Rome where Paul will stand trial before Caesar.
The emotion here: methodically recording the journey as a faithful companion
The original word
diapleuō (διαπλεύσαντες) — to sail across open water, emphasizing the crossing of dangerous sea
Why it matters
Myra was a major port where Egyptian grain ships transferred cargo to smaller vessels for Rome
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 27:5
This isn't a vacation cruise — Paul is a prisoner being transported under guard
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just travel logistics, but Luke is building tension — every port mentioned brings Paul closer to potential execution in Rome.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Acts 27:5 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 27:5 comes from the book of Acts, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include progress, journey. Notable phrases: came to Myra.
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