And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:
From there we sailed around and reached Rhegium. After hanging out for a day, the south wind picked up, and the next day we made it to Puteoli.
Sometimes you have to wait for the right wind to carry you where you're meant to go.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, written by Luke, this verse describes part of Paul's voyage as a prisoner to Rome for trial, following a shipwreck on Malta. The group had sailed from Syracuse and navigated around to Rhegium in southern Italy, relying on ancient sailing techniques and favorable winds to reach Puteoli, a key port near modern-day Naples. This reflects the common maritime travel challenges in the first-century Roman Empire, where journeys depended heavily on weather and ship routes.
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