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Acts 28

Acts 28:7

Ashore on Malta · Acts 28:1–10
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Translations

Modern
Nearby stood an estate belonging to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days.
Traditional
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.
Literal
Now in the parts around that place were lands of the chief of the island, named Publius, who, having received us, entertained us hospitably for three days.
Latin
In locis autem illis erant prædia principis insulæ, nomine Publii, qui nos suscipiens, triduo benigne exhibuit.

Interlinear

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

Notes

Acts 27:1–28:16

  • The graphic language describing sailing in the story of Paul's journey to Rome provides one of the best accounts of an ancient sea journey.

  • This is the last "we" section in Acts (see also 16:10–17; 20:5–15; 21:1–18). During Paul's two years of imprisonment, Luke probably researched his gospel throughout Judea and Galilee. Here, as part of Paul's sailing group, he had a personal witness of the dangers at sea.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Events

People

Publius: Chief official of Malta who hosted Paul

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Luke (Person) Luke, Gospel of Paul the Apostle Publius Syracuse Travel

Topics

Christian Minister: Hospitality to The Foreigners to Paul Hospitality: Publius Melita (Malta): Paul Shipwrecked on the Coast of Paul: Heals the Ruler's Father and Others Publius: Father of, Healed by Paul