| Acts 28:1 |
And having been brought safely through, we recognized then that the island was called Malta. |
| Acts 28:2 |
And the natives showed us uncommon kindness, for they kindled a fire and took us all in because of the rain coming on and because of the cold. |
| Acts 28:3 |
But when Paul had collected a bundle of sticks and put [them] on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat and fastened onto his hand. |
| Acts 28:4 |
And when the natives saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to one another, Undoubtedly this man is a murderer, whom, though he has been brought safely out of the sea, Justice has not allowed to live. |
| Acts 28:5 |
However he shook off the snake into the fire and suffered no harm; |
| Acts 28:6 |
And they expected that he would swell up or suddenly fall down dead. But when they had waited for a long time and beheld nothing unusual happening to him, they changed their minds and said that he was a god. |
| Acts 28:7 |
Now in the vicinity of that place were the lands of the leading man of the island, named Publius, who welcomed us and gave [us] hospitality three days in a friendly way. |
| Acts 28:8 |
And the father of Publius was lying down sick with fever and dysentery. Paul went in to him, and having prayed and laid his hands on him, healed him. |
| Acts 28:9 |
And when this happened, the rest also in the island who had sicknesses came to [him] and were healed. |
| Acts 28:10 |
They also honored us with many honors; and as we put out to sea, they put on [board] the things for our needs. |
| Acts 28:11 |
And after [it had been] three months, we put out to sea in an Alexandrian ship which had wintered in the island, with the twin sons of Zeus for [its] figurehead. |
| Acts 28:12 |
And having landed at Syracuse, we remained three days. |
| Acts 28:13 |
From there we sailed around and arrived at Rhegium. And after one day a south wind came on, and the second day we came to Puteoli, |
| Acts 28:14 |
Where, having found brothers, we were urged to remain with them seven days. And thus we came to Rome. |
| Acts 28:15 |
And from there the brothers, having heard about the things concerning us, came as far as the Market of Appius and Three Inns to meet us; [and] when Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage. |
| Acts 28:16 |
And when we entered into Rome, Paul was permitted to remain by himself with the soldier who was guarding him. |
| Acts 28:17 |
And after three days he called together those who were the leading men of the Jews; and when they came together, he said to them, Men, brothers, though I have done nothing against the people or the customs of our fathers, I have been delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans, |
| Acts 28:18 |
Who, having examined me, intended to release [me,] because there was not one cause of death in me. |
| Acts 28:19 |
But when the Jews spoke against [this,] I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not that I have anything to accuse my nation of. |
| Acts 28:20 |
For this cause therefore, I have entreated you to see [me] and speak with [me;] for on account of the hope of Israel I have this chain around [me.] |
| Acts 28:21 |
And they said to him, We have neither received letters from Judea concerning you, nor have any of the brothers come and reported or spoken anything evil concerning you. |
| Acts 28:22 |
But we think it is fitting to hear from you what you think, for concerning this sect it is indeed known to us that it is spoken against everywhere. |
| Acts 28:23 |
And once they had appointed a day for him, many came to him at his lodging, to whom he expounded [these matters,] solemnly testifying of the kingdom of God and persuading them concerning Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the Prophets, from morning until evening. |
| Acts 28:24 |
And some were persuaded by the things which were said, but others did not believe. |
| Acts 28:25 |
And when they disagreed with one another, they departed, Paul saying one word [to them,] Well has the Holy Spirit spoken through Isaiah the prophet to your fathers, |
| Acts 28:26 |
Saying, "Go to this people and say, In hearing you shall hear and by no means understand, and seeing you will see and by no means perceive; |
| Acts 28:27 |
For the heart of this people has become fat, and with their ears they have heard heavily, and their eyes they have closed, lest they perceive with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart, and they turn around, and I will heal them." |
| Acts 28:28 |
Let it be known to you therefore that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will also hear [it.] |
| Acts 28:29 |
And when he had spoken these things, the Jews departed, having much dispute among themselves. |
| Acts 28:30 |
And he remained two whole years in [his] own rented dwelling and welcomed all those who came to him, |
| Acts 28:31 |
Proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, unhindered. |