27:8a

After we had moved along the coast with difficulty: After going down the east coast of Crete, they turned west to sail along the southern coast of Crete. But the winds were still from a little north of west, so sailing into the headwind was difficult.

27:8b

a place called Fair Havens: The Greek words are literally “a certain place being called Fair Havens.” The word “certain” probably indicates that Luke did not expect his readers to know where Fair Havens was.

Fair Havens: This name means “Good Harbors.” It implies a safe place for a ship from wind and waves.

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