And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
Parallel translations
- WEB Running under the lee of a small island called Clauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat.
- BSB Passing to the lee of a small island called Cauda, we barely managed to secure the lifeboat.
- NKJV And running under the shelter of an island called Clauda, we secured the skiff with difficulty.
- NASB Running under the shelter of a small island called Cauda, we were able to get the ship’s boat under control only with difficulty.
- NLT We sailed along the sheltered side of a small island named Cauda, where with great difficulty we hoisted aboard the lifeboat being towed behind us.
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Sheltering briefly behind the island of Clauda, they barely manage to secure the ship's small boat.
Overview
The temporary lee of Clauda gives a moment to haul aboard the dinghy with great effort. Luke's technical detail again reflects an eyewitness. These desperate measures show the severity of the storm and prepare for the still graver struggle to keep the ship afloat.
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