Acts 27:13
And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
Cross-reference
Acts 27:21
Historical context
Paul refers back to this decision to sail from Crete, rebuking them for ignoring his earlier warning in verse 10.
Acts 27:7
Contrast
Acts 27:7 recounts earlier difficult sailing with contrary winds—contrasting with the favorable south wind that then turned deadly.
Acts 28:13
Contrast
In Acts 28:13, a south wind finally brings Paul safely to Puteoli—contrasting this earlier deceptive south wind that led to shipwreck.
Luke 12:55
Parallel
In Luke 12:55, south wind signals heat—the same cultural sign that the sailors here trusted, yet their voyage ended in storm.