Acts 27:4
And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
Cross-references
In Acts 27:7, the narrative continues with more adverse winds—directly sequential, showing the difficulty of the voyage.
Acts 13:4 records Paul and Barnabas sailing to Cyprus on a missionary journey; here Paul sails past the same island.
Acts 21:3 similarly describes sailing past Cyprus to the south, matching the route and phrasing here.
Acts 15:39 says Barnabas sailed for Cyprus after splitting from Paul, the same island Paul passes later.
Acts 4:36 introduces Barnabas as a Levite from Cyprus, the island Paul's ship passes on this voyage.
Acts 11:19 mentions Cyprus as a destination for scattered believers, the same island Paul sails past here.
Acts 11:20 notes men from Cyprus spreading the gospel, linking the island to early missions as Paul passes it.