Now in the neighboring parts of that place were lands belonging to the leading man of the island, named Publius, who welcomed us and entertained us warmly for three days.
Parallel translations
- WEB 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.
- 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.
- BSB Nearby stood an estate belonging to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days.
- NKJV In that region there was an estate of the leading citizen of the island, whose name was Publius, who received us and entertained us courteously for three days.
- NLT Near the shore where we landed was an estate belonging to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and treated us kindly for three days.
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Quick answer
Publius, the leading man of Malta, hospitably hosts Paul's company for three days.
Overview
The chief official of the island, Publius, generously welcomes the survivors. His hospitality reflects God's continued provision and sets up the healing of his father in the verses that follow. Through these encounters God opens hearts on Malta, turning a shipwreck into an opportunity for the gospel's power and kindness to be shown.
Cross-references & the web
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- Matt 10:40–41He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me.
- Luke 19:6–9He hurried, came down, and received him joyfully.
- Acts 18:12But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,
- Acts 23:24He asked them to provide animals, that they might set Paul on one, and bring him safely to Felix the governor.
- Acts 28:2The natives showed us uncommon kindness; for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.
- Acts 13:7who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of understanding. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul, and sought to hear the word of God.
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