who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of understanding. This man, having called for Barnaḇa and Sha’ul, earnestly sought to hear the word of Elohim.
Acts 28:7 - The Scriptures 2009 And in the neighbourhood of that place there were lands of the chief of the island, whose name was Poplius, who received us and housed us in a friendly way for three days. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition In the vicinity of that place there were estates belonging to the head man of the island, named Publius, who accepted and welcomed and entertained us with hearty hospitality for three days. American Standard Version (1901) Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius; who received us, and entertained us three days courteously. Common English Bible Publius, the island’s most prominent person, owned a large estate in that area. He welcomed us warmly into his home as his guests for three days. Catholic Public Domain Version Now among these places were estates owned by the ruler of the island, named Publius. And he, taking us in, showed us kind hospitality for three days. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Now in these places were possessions of the chief man of the island, named Publius, who receiving us, for three days entertained us courteously. |
who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of understanding. This man, having called for Barnaḇa and Sha’ul, earnestly sought to hear the word of Elohim.
And when Gallion was proconsul of Achaia, the Yehuḏim with one mind rose up against Sha’ul and brought him to the judgment seat,
and provide beasts, on which to place Sha’ul, and bring him safely to Felix the governor,”
And the foreigners showed us extraordinary kindness, for they kindled a fire and received us all, because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold.
And expecting that he would swell up or suddenly fall down dead, they waited for a long time and saw no harm come to him, changing their minds they said that he was a mighty one.
And it came to be that the father of Poplius lay sick with inflammation and dysentery. Sha’ul went in to him, and having prayed he laid his hands on him and healed him.
well reported for good works, if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the feet of the set-apart ones, if she has assisted the afflicted, if she has closely followed every good work.
Do not forget to receive strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained messengers.