Acts 28:5

But shaking off the creature into the fire, he indeed suffered no ill effects.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

4And truly, when the natives saw the beast hanging from his hand, they were saying to one another: “Certainly, this man must be a murderer, for though he escaped from the sea, vengeance will not permit him to live.”

6But they were supposing that he would soon swell up, and then would suddenly fall down and die. But having waited a long time, and seeing no ill effects in him, they changed their minds and were saying that he was a god.

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Cross References

Psalms 91:13The just one will flourish like the palm tree. He will be multiplied like the cedar of Lebanon.

Luke 10:19Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and upon all the powers of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.

Romans 16:20And may the God of peace quickly crush Satan under your feet. 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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