# We had now taken much time

Because of the direction the wind was blowing, the journey from Caesarea to Fair Havens had taken more time than planned.

# We had now taken

The writer includes himself, Paul, and those who were traveling with them, but not the reader. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-exclusive]])

# the time of the Jewish fast also had passed, and it had now become dangerous to sail

This fast took place on the Day of Atonement, which was usually either in the last part of September or the first part of October according to Western calendars. After this time, there was a higher risk of seasonal storms.

