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Acts 28

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 28 of 28

1 And being saved, then they knew that the island is called Melita.

2 And the foreigners were showing not the common kindliness to us, for having kindled a fire because of the rain coming on, and because of the cold, they took us all to heart.

3 And Paul gathering a great number of sticks, and putting them on the fire, a snake coming out from the heat fastened on his hand.

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Chapter Summary

1 Paul is kindly entertained by the foreigners. 8 He heals many diseases on the island. 30 He preaches in Rome two years.

Key Greek Words

νῆσος island G3520
βάρβαρος foreigner G915
θηρίον beast, viper G2342
ἰάομαι heal G2390
βασιλεία kingdom G932
ἐλπίς hope G1680

People & Context

Paul

Shipwrecked on Melita, survives the viper's bite, heals the sick, and preaches the kingdom of God in Rome

Publius

Chief man of the island who hosts Paul; Paul heals his fever-stricken father by prayer and laying on of hands

Timeline

Ministry in Rome

Paul is delivered to Rome and permitted to remain by himself with a soldier63. For two whole years, he stays in his rented place, boldly proclaiming the kingdom of God to all who visit64.

Acts 28:16-31

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