He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence, who summoned Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God.
Acts 28:7 - English Standard Version 2016 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 hospitably for three days. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence, who summoned Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God.
But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him before the tribunal,
Also provide mounts for Paul to ride and bring him safely to Felix the governor.”
The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold.
They were waiting for him to swell up or suddenly fall down dead. But when they had waited a long time and saw no misfortune come to him, they changed their minds and said that he was a god.
It happened that the father of Publius lay sick with fever and dysentery. And Paul visited him and prayed, and putting his hands on him, healed him.
and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work.
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.