Acts 28:7

KJV1611 – Modern English

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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  • 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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    8And 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.

    9So when this was done, others who had diseases on the island also came and were healed.

    10They also honored us in many ways, and when we departed, they provided us with such things as were necessary.

    11After three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered at the island, whose figurehead was the Twin Brothers.

    12And landing at Syracuse, we stayed there three days.

    13From there we circled around and reached Rhegium. After one day the south wind blew, and the next day we came to Puteoli.

    14There we found brethren and were invited to stay with them seven days. And so we went toward Rome.

    15And 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.

    16And 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.

    17After 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.

  • Acts 28:6
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    6However, 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.

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    1And 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.

    2And 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.

    3And 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 28:1-4
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    1And when they had escaped, they learned that the island was called Malta.

    2And the native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because of the rain and the cold.

    3And 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.

    4And 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.

  • Acts 13:7
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    7Who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.

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    24Saying, Do not fear, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar: and indeed, God has granted you all those who sail with you.

    25Therefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it will be just as it was told to me.

    26However, we must be cast upon a certain island.

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    6And when we had taken our leave of one another, we boarded the ship; and they returned home again.

    7And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, greeted the brethren, and stayed with them one day.

  • Acts 27:5-8
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    5And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.

    6And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing to Italy; and he put us on it.

    7And when we had sailed slowly for many days, and barely came opposite Cnidus, the wind not allowing us, we sailed under Crete, opposite Salmone;

    8And with difficulty passing it, came to a place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea.

  • Acts 28:30
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    30Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him,

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    16And running under a certain island called Clauda, we had much work to secure the boat:

  • Acts 21:16-17
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    16Certain disciples from Caesarea went with us also, bringing with them Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we were to lodge.

    17And when we came to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.

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    21But 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 27:11-12
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    11Nevertheless, the centurion believed the master and owner of the ship more than what was spoken by Paul.

    12And 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.

  • Acts 21:1
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  • Acts 24:23
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  • Acts 18:27
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    11And immediately there were three men already come to the house where I was, sent from Caesarea to me.

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    19And on the third day we cast out, with our own hands, the ship's tackle.