And in the parts about that place were pieces of land to the first man of the island, Publius by name. Welcoming us, he hosted us three days in a friendly way.
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.
But they were expecting him to be about to be swollen up, or suddenly to fall down dead. But over much time, they expecting and observing nothing out of place hap- pening to him, changing their minds, they said him to be a god.
And it happened the father of Publius was lying down, suffering from fevers and dysentery; to whom Paul, entering and praying, laying on his hands, healed him.
being witnessed by good works, if she brought up children, if she was hospitable, if she washed the feet of the saints, if she relieved afflicted ones, if she followed after every good work.