Acts 28:7
Good News Translation
Not far from that place were some fields that belonged to Publius, the chief of the island. He welcomed us kindly and for three days we were his guests.

New Revised Standard Version
Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the leading man of the island, named Publius, who received us and entertained us hospitably for three days.

Contemporary English Version
The governor of the island was named Publius, and he owned some of the land around there. Publius was very friendly and welcomed us into his home for three days.

New American Bible
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.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Now in these places were possessions of the chief man of the island, named Publius: who, receiving us for three days, entertained us courteously.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Now in these places were possessions of the chief man of the island, named Publius: who, receiving us for three days, entertained us courteously.

the chief.

Acts 13:7 Who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, a prudent man. He, sending for Barnabas and Saul, desired to hear the word of God.

Acts 18:12 But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him to the judgment seat,

Acts 23:24 And provide beasts, that they may set Paul on and bring him safe to Felix the governor.

who.

Acts 28:2 For kindling a fire, they refreshed us all, because of the present rain and of the cold.

Matthew 10:40,41 He that receiveth you, receiveth me: and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me. . . .

Luke 19:6-9 And he made haste and came down and received him with joy. . . .

Context
Ashore on Malta
6But they supposed that he would begin to swell up and that he would suddenly fall down and die. But expecting long and seeing that there came no harm to him, changing their minds, they said that he was a god. 7Now in these places were possessions of the chief man of the island, named Publius: who, receiving us for three days, entertained us courteously. 8And it happened that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux. To whom Paul entered in. And when he had prayed and laid his hands on him, he healed him.…
Cross References
Acts 28:6
But they supposed that he would begin to swell up and that he would suddenly fall down and die. But expecting long and seeing that there came no harm to him, changing their minds, they said that he was a god.

Acts 28:8
And it happened that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux. To whom Paul entered in. And when he had prayed and laid his hands on him, he healed him.

1 Timothy 5:10
Having testimony for her good works, if she have brought up children, if she have received to harbour, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have ministered to them that suffer tribulation, if she have diligently followed every good work.

Hebrews 13:2
And hospitality do not forget: for by this some, being not aware of it, have entertained angels.

Acts 28:6
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