Acts 28:7
In the same region were estates of the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us and entertained us hospitably for three days.
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Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts
Nearby, there were lands that belonged to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and hosted us kindly for three days.
King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
Now in{G1722} the{G1565} neighborhood{G5117} of that place were{G5225} lands{G5564} belonging{G4012} to the chief man{G4413} of the island,{G3520} named{G3686} Publius,{G4196} who{G3739} received{G324} us,{G2248} and entertained us{G3579} three{G5140} days{G2250} courteously.{G5390}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
{G1161} In{G1722}{G4012} the same{G1565} quarters{G5117} were{G5225}{(G5707)} possessions{G5564} of the chief man{G4413} of the island{G3520}, whose name was{G3686} Publius{G4196}; who{G3739} received{G324}{(G5666)} us{G2248}, and lodged us{G3579}{(G5656)} three{G5140} days{G2250} courteously{G5390}.
Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
In the same quarters the chefe man of the yle whose name was Publius had a lordshippe: the same receaved vs and lodged vs thre dayes courteously.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
In the same quarters the chefe man of the Ile whose name was Publius had a lordshipe: the same receaued vs, and lodged vs thre dayes curteously.
Geneva Bible (1560)
In the same quarters, the chiefe man of the Yle (whose name was Publius) had possessions: the same receiued vs, and lodged vs three dayes courteously.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
In the same quarters were possessios of ye chiefe man of the Ile, whose name was Publius, which receaued vs, and lodged vs three dayes curteouslye.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
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.
Webster's Bible (1833)
Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us, and courteously entertained us for three days.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
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';
American Standard Version (1901)
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.
American Standard Version (1901)
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.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
Now near that place there was some land, the property of the chief man of the island, who was named Publius; who very kindly took us into his house as his guests for three days.
World English Bible (2000)
Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us, and courteously entertained us for three days.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
Now in the region around that place were fields belonging to the chief official of the island, named Publius, who welcomed us and entertained us hospitably as guests for three days.
Referenced Verses
- Matt 10:40-41 : 40 He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me. 41 He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.
- Luke 19:6-9 : 6 And he hurried and came down, and received him joyfully. 7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, He has gone to be a guest with a man who is a sinner. 8 And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, Behold, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore it fourfold. 9 And Jesus said to him, Today salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham.
- Acts 13:7 : 7 Who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.
- Acts 18:12 : 12 And when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him to the judgment seat,
- Acts 23:24 : 24 And provide animals to set Paul on, and bring him safely to Felix the governor.
- Acts 28:2 : 2 And the native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because of the rain and the cold.
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- Acts 28:8-1710 verses84%
8 And it happened that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and dysentery. Paul went to him, prayed, laid his hands on him, and healed him.
9 So when this was done, others who had diseases on the island also came and were healed.
10 They also honored us in many ways, and when we departed, they provided us with such things as were necessary.
11 After three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered at the island, whose figurehead was the Twin Brothers.
12 And landing at Syracuse, we stayed there three days.
13 From there we circled around and reached Rhegium. After one day the south wind blew, and the next day we came to Puteoli.
14 There we found brethren and were invited to stay with them seven days. And so we went toward Rome.
15 And from there, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as the Forum of Appius and The Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.
16 And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard, but Paul was allowed to stay by himself with the soldier who guarded him.
17 After three days, Paul called the leaders of the Jews together. When they had come together, he said to them, Men and brethren, though I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.
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6 However, they expected that he would swell up or suddenly fall down dead; but after they had looked a long time and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds and said that he was a god.
- Acts 27:1-33 verses73%
1 And when it was determined that we should sail to Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners to one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.
2 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we set sail, intending to navigate by the coasts of Asia; and Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, was with us.
3 And the next day we landed at Sidon. And Julius courteously treated Paul, and gave him liberty to go to his friends to refresh himself.
- Acts 28:1-44 verses73%
1 And when they had escaped, they learned that the island was called Malta.
2 And the native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because of the rain and the cold.
3 And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat and fastened on his hand.
4 And when the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to each other, Certainly this man is a murderer, whom, though he has escaped the sea, justice does not allow to live.
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7 Who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.
- Acts 27:24-274 verses71%
24 Saying, Do not fear, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar: and indeed, God has granted you all those who sail with you.
25 Therefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it will be just as it was told to me.
26 However, we must be cast upon a certain island.
27 But when the fourteenth night had come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the sailors sensed that they were nearing land;
- Acts 21:6-72 verses70%
6 And when we had taken our leave of one another, we boarded the ship; and they returned home again.
7 And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, greeted the brethren, and stayed with them one day.
- Acts 27:5-84 verses70%
5 And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.
6 And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing to Italy; and he put us on it.
7 And when we had sailed slowly for many days, and barely came opposite Cnidus, the wind not allowing us, we sailed under Crete, opposite Salmone;
8 And with difficulty passing it, came to a place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea.
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30 Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him,
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16 And running under a certain island called Clauda, we had much work to secure the boat:
- Acts 21:16-172 verses68%
16 Certain disciples from Caesarea went with us also, bringing with them Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we were to lodge.
17 And when we came to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
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6 But we sailed away from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread, and joined them at Troas in five days; where we stayed seven days.
- Acts 24:2-32 verses67%
2 And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that through you we enjoy great peace, and many worthy deeds are done for this nation by your providence,
3 We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
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21 But after long abstinence, Paul stood forth in their midst, and said, Sirs, you should have listened to me, and not have sailed from Crete, and incurred this harm and loss.
- Acts 27:11-122 verses67%
11 Nevertheless, the centurion believed the master and owner of the ship more than what was spoken by Paul.
12 And because the harbor was not suitable to winter in, the majority advised to sail from there also, if by any means they might reach Phoenix, to winter there; which is a harbor of Crete, facing southwest and northwest.
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1 And it came to pass, that after we had departed from them and sailed, we came with a straight course to Coos, and the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara.
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14 And when he met us at Assos, we took him on board and came to Mitylene.
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3 Now when we spotted Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed to Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unload her cargo.
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23 And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have freedom, and that he should permit none of his friends to minister or come to him.
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27 And when he desired to cross into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace,
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14 And when they had been there many days, Festus disclosed Paul's case to the king, saying, There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix,
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12 And from there to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony; and we were in that city staying several days.
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7 And he departed from there and entered a certain man's house named Justus, one who worshiped God, whose house was next to the synagogue.
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11 And immediately there were three men already come to the house where I was, sent from Caesarea to me.
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43 But the centurion, wanting to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that those who could swim should jump overboard first and get to land:
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19 And on the third day we cast out, with our own hands, the ship's tackle.