Acts 28:8

Translations

Modern

The father of Publius was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him, and after praying and placing his hands on him, he healed the man.

Traditional

And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him.

Literal

And it came to pass that the father of Publius was lying, oppressed with fevers and dysentery, toward whom Paul, having entered and having prayed, having laid the hands on him, healed him.

Latin

Contigit autem patrem Publii febribus et dysenteria vexatum jacere. Ad quem Paulus intravit: et cum orasset, et imposuisset ei manus, salvavit eum.

Original

Greek

English

The father of Publius was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him, and after praying and placing his hands on him, he healed the man.

Notes

Acts 28:8–9

Compare with Luke 4:38–40.

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

Paul's Journey to Romec. AD 56
Paul stays at Maltac. AD 57

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Acts 9:40
Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up.
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Matthew 9:18
While Jesus was saying these things, a synagogue leader came and knelt before Him. “My daughter has just died,” he said. “But come and place Your hand on her, and she will live.”
James 5:14–16
Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.
Matthew 10:8
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Mark 16:18
…they will pick up snakes with their hands, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not harm them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will be made well.”
Matthew 10:1
And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness.
Acts 19:11–12
God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul,
Luke 13:13
Then He placed His hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and began to glorify God.
1 Corinthians 12:9
…to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit,
1 Corinthians 12:28
And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.
Luke 9:1–3
Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.

People

Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles Publius: Chief official of Malta who hosted Paul

Glossary

Blood, Flow of Book of the Acts of the Apostles Dysentery Hand Heal, Healing Luke (Person) Luke, Gospel of Paul the Apostle Publius Syracuse Travel

Topics

Answers To Prayer: Paul Christian Minister: Hospitality to The Foreigners to Paul Diseases: Dysentery Diseases: Frequently: Complicated Dysentery: General Scriptures Concerning Fever: General Scriptures Concerning Laying on of Hands Melita (Malta): Paul Shipwrecked on the Coast of Miracles of the Disciples of Jesus: Throws out Evil Spirits, and Cures Sick People Miracles Wrought Through Servants of God: Paul: Father of Publius Healed Paul: Heals the Ruler's Father and Others Publius: Father of, Healed by Paul Sickness: Pray for Those Afflicted With

Acts 28:8

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