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28 And when we were saved, {we}[fn] then learned that the island was called Malta. 2 The natives showed us extraordinary kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold.
3 But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat and fastened on his hand.
4 When the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “Certainly this man is a murderer, whom, though he has escaped from the sea, justice has not allowed to live.”
5 However, he shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm.
6 They were expecting him to {swell up}[fn] or suddenly fall down dead. But after they had waited a long time and saw no misfortune come to him, they changed their minds and said that he was a god.
7 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.
8 It happened that the father of Publius lay sick with fever and dysentery; and Paul went in to him, and after praying, he laid his hands on him and healed him.
9 And when this had taken place, the rest of the people on the island who had diseases also came and were cured.
10 They also honored us greatly, and when we were about to sail, they put on board whatever we needed.
11 After three months we set sail in a ship that had wintered in the island, an Alexandrian ship with the Twin Brothers as its figurehead.
12 Putting in at Syracuse, we stayed there for three days. 13 And from there we made a circuit and arrived at Rhegium. And after one day a south wind sprang up, and on the second day we came to Puteoli. 14 There we found brothers and were invited to stay with them for seven days. And so we came to Rome. 15 And the brothers there, when they heard about us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them, Paul thanked God and took courage.
16 When we entered Rome, [[the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard, but]][fn] Paul was allowed to stay by himself with the soldier guarding him.
17 After three days, {he}[fn] called together the leading men of the Jews. When they had gathered, he said to them, “Men, brothers, I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our ancestors, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. 18 They examined me and wanted to release me because there was no cause for the death penalty in my case. 19 But when the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not because I had any charge to bring against my nation. 20 For this reason, I have asked to see you and speak with you, for it is because of the hope of Israel that I am wearing this chain.”
21 They replied, “We have received no letters about you from Judea, nor have any of the brothers come here and reported or spoken anything evil about you. 22 But we ask to hear from you what you think; for indeed, concerning this sect, it is known to us that it is spoken against everywhere.”
23 They set a day to meet with him, and {they came}[fn] to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning until evening, he expounded to them, testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to persuade them about Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the Prophets.
24 Some were convinced by what he said, while others disbelieved. 25 But disagreeing with one another, they began to leave after Paul had spoken one word:
“Well did the Holy Spirit speak through Isaiah the prophet to our fathers, 26 saying, ‘Go to this people and say, You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive. 27 For this people's heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed; lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them.’[fn]
28 “Therefore, let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.” 29 [[And having said these things, the Jews departed, having much discussion among themselves.]][fn]
30 {He}[fn] lived there two whole years at his own expense and welcomed all who came to him, 31 proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.
28:1, we: Some manuscripts read “they.”
28:6, swell up: Some manuscripts read “burn up.”
28:16, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard, but: Some manuscripts include.
28:17, he: Some manuscripts read “Paul.”
28:23, they came: Some manuscripts read “they were coming.”
28:27, Isaiah 6:9-10 LXX
28:29, Some manuscripts include verse 29
28:30, He: Some manuscripts include “Paul.”
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