Acts 28:5

He, however, shaking of the brute into the fire, suffered no harm;

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

4And, when the natives saw the brute hanging out from his hand, they began to say, one to another—Doubtless, this man is, a murderer, whom, though brought safely through out of the sea, Justice, hath not suffered, to live.

6whereas, they, were expecting, that he was about to become inflamed, or to fall down suddenly dead;—but, when they had been long expecting, and had observed, nothing unusual, happening unto him, they changed their minds, and began to say he was a god.

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Cross References

Psalms 91:13On the lion and adder, shalt thou tread, Shalt trample on young lion and crocodile.

Luke 10:19Lo! I have given you the authority—to be treading upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and, nothing, unto you, shall in anywise do harm;

Romans 16:20Howbeit, the God of peace, will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The favour of our Lord Jesus, 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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