named Bariesu, which was with the ruler of the country one Sergius Paulus a prudent man. The same ruler called unto him Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.
Acts 28:7 - William Tyndale New Testament ¶ In the same quarters, the chief man of the isle whose name was Publius, had a lordship: which received us, and lodged us three days courteously. 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. |
named Bariesu, which was with the ruler of the country one Sergius Paulus a prudent man. The same ruler called unto him Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.
¶ When Gallio was ruler of the country of Acaia. The jewes made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judge's seat,
And deliver them beasts that they may put Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the high debite,
The people of the country shewed us no little kindness, for they kindled a fire and received us every one because of the present rain, and because of cold.
They waited 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.
It fortuned that the father of Publius 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.
and well reported of in good works: if she have nourished children, if she have been liberal to strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have ministered unto them which were in adversity, if she were continually given unto all manner good works.
Be not forgetful to be kind to strangers. For thereby have divers received angels into their houses unawares.