Acts 28:2

And the barbarians showed us no little kindness; for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

In Context

1AND having escaped, they then learned that the island is called Melita.

3And Paul having gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came out a viper from the heat, and fastened on his hand.

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Cross References

Luke 10:30And Jesus answering said: A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among robbers, who stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

Acts 27:3And on the second day we landed at Sidon. And Julius treated Paul humanely, and permitted him to go to his friends and receive their care.

Romans 1:14I am debtor both to Greeks and Barbarians; both to wise and unwise.

Romans 2:27And shall not the uncircumcision that is by nature, if it fulfill the law, judge thee, who with the letter and circumcision art a transgressor of law?

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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