Fathers

Loading…

What the Fathers say

Acts 27:15

Eastern Fathers

Oecumenius

It should be known that to say "face the wind" of a ship is not to be taken in the literal sense. For that expression applies only to a person. Therefore one must not constantly interpret Scripture literally. [AMMONIUS]

Commentary on Acts ↗

Western Saints

Bede

And when the ship was caught, and could not face the wind, etc. Another Translation more clearly states: And when the ship was caught, they could not face the wind, and yielded the ship to the wind, and began to gather the sails. Then we ran under an island which is called Clauda, which they could not reach, but lifeboats were sent to help the ship, girding it. They also lowered anchors, fearing they might run aground in the Syrtes. …

Commentary on Acts ↗