Acts 28:7

Now in these places were possessions of the chief man of the island, named Publius, who receiving us, for three days entertained us courteously.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.

In Context

6But they supposed that he would begin to swell up, and that he would suddenly fall down and die. But expecting long, and seeing that there came no harm to him, changing their minds, they said, that he was a god.

8And it happened that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever, and of a bloody flux. To whom Paul entered in; and when he had prayed, and laid his hands on him, he healed him.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:40He that receiveth you, receiveth me: and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me.

Acts 13:7Who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, a prudent man. He sending for Barnabas and Saul, desired to hear the word of God.

Acts 23:24And provide beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe to Felix the governor.

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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