Acts 28:7

God's Word

A man named Publius, who was the governor of the island, had property around the area. He welcomed us and treated us kindly, and for three days we were his guests.

Cross References

Acts 13:7

He was associated with an intelligent man, Sergius Paulus, who was the governor of the island. The governor sent for Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear God’s word.

Acts 18:12

While Gallio was governor of Greece, the Jews had one thought in mind. They attacked Paul and brought him to court.

Acts 23:24

Provide an animal for Paul to ride, and take him safely to Governor Felix.”

Acts 28:2

The people who lived on the island were unusually kind to us. They made a fire and welcomed all of us around it because of the rain and the cold.

Acts 28:6

The people were waiting for him to swell up or suddenly drop dead. But after they had waited a long time and saw nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god.

Acts 28:8

His father happened to be sick in bed. He was suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went to him, prayed, placed his hands on him, and made him well.

1 Timothy 5:10

People should tell about the good things she has done: raising children, being hospitable, taking care of believers’ needs, helping the suffering, or always doing good things.

Hebrews 13:2

Don’t forget to show hospitality to believers you don’t know. By doing this some believers have shown hospitality to angels without being aware of it.