Acts 28:5

But shaking off the beast into the fire, he got no damage.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.

In Context

4And when the people saw it hanging on his hand, they said to one another, Without doubt this man has put someone to death, and though he has got safely away from the sea, God will not let him go on living.

6But they had the idea that they would see him becoming ill, or suddenly falling down dead; but after waiting a long time, and seeing that no damage came to him, changing their opinion, they said he was a god.

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Cross References

Psalms 91:13You will put your foot on the lion and the snake; the young lion and the great snake will be crushed under your feet.

Luke 10:19See, I have given you power to put your feet on snakes and evil beasts, and over all the strength of him who is against you: and nothing will do you damage.

Romans 16:20And the God of peace will be crushing Satan under your feet before long. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

Matthew Henry on Acts 28:2-11

Paul's Voyage towards Rome. 1 And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. 2 And the barbarous people showed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. 3 And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. 4 And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this… Read the whole commentary →

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