Acts 28:7 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

⁷ In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Pub´li-us; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁷ 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

⁷ 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)

⁷ 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

⁷ 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

⁷ 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

⁷ Now in these places were possessions of the chief man of the island, named Publius, who receiving us, for three days entertained us courteously.

Acts 28:7 Cross References

Acts 13:7

which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.

Acts 18:12

And when Gal´li-o was the deputy of Achai´a, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,

Acts 23:24

and provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.

Acts 28:2

And the barbarous people showed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

Acts 28:6

Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.

Acts 28:8

And it came to pass, that the father of Pub´li-us 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.

1 Timothy 5:10

well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

Hebrews 13:2

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.