Lectionary Calendar
Monday, November 18th, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Crete, Cretians
Morrish Bible Dictionary
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Large island about midway between Syria and Malta. It was the inhabitants of this island who had the evil report of being alway liars and lazy gluttons, according to one of their own poets (Epimenides). Some from Crete were present on the day of Pentecost. Acts 2:11 . The ship in which Paul started for Rome visited the island. Acts 27:7-21 . Paul left Titus at Crete to set things in order and ordain elders. Titus 1:5,12 .
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Morrish, George. Entry for 'Crete, Cretians'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/mbd/c/crete-cretians.html. 1897.
Morrish, George. Entry for 'Crete, Cretians'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/mbd/c/crete-cretians.html. 1897.
