Acts 28:7 ASV — MannaFest

Acts 28:7

Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius; who received us, and entertained us three days courteously.

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KJV

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.

WEB

Nearby stood an estate belonging to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days.

YLT

And in the neighbourhood of that place were lands of the principal man of the island, by name Publius, who, having received us, three days did courteously lodge us ;

DBT

Now in the country surrounding that place were the lands belonging to the chief man of the island, by name Publius, who received us and gave [us] hospitality three days in a very friendly way.

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1 Peter 3:8
Finally, be ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded:
Luke 10:9
and heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
Matthew 10:40–41
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
Acts 13:7
who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of understanding. The same called unto him Barnabas and Saul, and sought to hear the word of God.
Luke 19:6–9
And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.
Acts 18:12
But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him before the judgment-seat,
Acts 28:2
And the barbarians showed us no common kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.
Acts 23:24
and he bade them provide beasts, that they might set Paul thereon, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.
Acts 13:12
Then the proconsul, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.

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PersonNew TestamentPubliusThe chief man of Malta, who lodged the shipwrecked party for three days; Paul prayed for his fever-stricken father and healed him,…

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About this book

The Ascension — Gustave Doré (engraving, public domain)

Acts — The Gospel's sequel. Jerusalem → Judea and Samaria → the ends of the earth. Three missionary journeys and the voyage to Rome.

Canon: New Testament
Author: Luke, companion of Paul — the 'we' passages begin in 16:10
Date: c. AD 62

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Through
Acts 28:2
And the barbarians showed us no common kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.
leads to
- Hebrews 13:2
  Forget not to show love unto strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
- Romans 1:14
  I am debtor both to Greeks and to Barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish.
- Colossians 3:11
  where there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all.
- 2 Corinthians 11:27
  in labor and travail, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.
Through
Acts 13:7
who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of understanding. The same called unto him Barnabas and Saul, and sought to hear the word of God.
leads to
- Acts 19:38
  If therefore Demetrius, and the craftsmen that are with him, have a matter against any man, the courts are open, and there are proconsuls: let them accuse one another.
- Acts 13:12
  Then the proconsul, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
Through
Acts 18:12
But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him before the judgment-seat,
leads to
- Acts 13:50
  But the Jews urged on the devout women of honorable estate, and the chief men of the city, and stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and cast them out of their borders.
- Acts 18:27
  And when he was minded to pass over into Achaia, the brethren encouraged him, and wrote to the disciples to receive him: and when he was come, he helped them much that had believed…

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