Acts 28:8
And it came to pass that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and dysentery, to whom Paul came in and prayed, and laying his hands on him, healed him.
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Matthew 10:1And summoning His twelve disciples, He gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every illness.
Mark 1:30And the mother-in-law of Simon was lying sick with a fever, and immediately they spoke to Him about her.
Mark 6:5And He could do no miracle there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them.
Mark 16:18they shall pick up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it shall by no means hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall be well.” 1 The Ascension of Jesus
Luke 9:1And having called together the twelve, He gave them power and authority over all demons, and to heal diseases.
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 →