Acts 28:7

New American Bible - revised edition

In the vicinity of that place were lands belonging to a man named Publius, the chief of the island. He welcomed us and received us cordially as his guests for three days.

Cross References

Acts 13:7

He was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence, who had summoned Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God.

Acts 18:12

But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews rose up together against Paul and brought him to the tribunal,

Acts 23:24

Provide mounts for Paul to ride and give him safe conduct to Felix the governor.”

Acts 28:2

The natives showed us extraordinary hospitality; they lit a fire and welcomed all of us because it had begun to rain and was cold.

Acts 28:6

They were expecting him to swell up or suddenly to fall down dead but, after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and began to say that he was a god.

Acts 28:8

It so happened that the father of Publius was sick with a fever and dysentery. Paul visited him and, after praying, laid his hands on him and healed him.

1 Timothy 5:10

with a reputation for good works, namely, that she has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the holy ones, helped those in distress, involved herself in every good work.

Hebrews 13:2

Do not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels.