Acts — Chapter 28

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Acts 28:1 And when they were escaped, then they knew that ^Rthe island was called Melita.

Acts 28:2 And the ^Rbarbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

Acts 28:3 And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there ^Rcame a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand.

Acts 28:4 And when the barbarians saw the venomous ^Rbeast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.

Acts 28:5 And he shook off the beast into the fire, and ^Rfelt no harm.

Acts 28:6 Howbeit they looked 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 ^Rsaid that he was a god.

Acts 28:7 In the same quarters were possessions of ^Rthe chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.

Acts 28:8 And it came to pass, that ^Rthe 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.

Acts 28:9 So when this was done, ^Rothers also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed:

Acts 28:10 Who also ^Rhonoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.

Acts 28:11 And after three months we departed in ^Ra ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux.

Acts 28:12 And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days.

Acts 28:13 And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day ^Rthe south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:

Acts 28:14 Where ^Rwe found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.

Acts 28:15 And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, ^Rhe thanked God, and took courage.

Acts 28:16 And when we came to ^RRome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.

Acts 28:17 And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, ^Rthough I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

Acts 28:18 Who, when they had examined me, would have let me go, because there was no cause of death in me.

Acts 28:19 But when the Jews spake against it, ^RI was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of.

Acts 28:20 For ^Rthis cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.

Acts 28:21 And they said unto him, We neither received letters out of Judaea concerning thee, neither any of the brethren that came shewed or spake any harm of thee.

Acts 28:22 But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: ^Rfor as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.

Acts 28:23 And when they had appointed him a day, ^Rthere came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.

Acts 28:24 ^RAnd some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not.

Acts 28:25 And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, ^RWell spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers,

Acts 28:26 Saying, Go unto this people, and say, ^RHearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive:

Acts 28:27 For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

Acts 28:28 Be ^Rit known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.

Acts 28:29 And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had ^Rgreat reasoning among themselves.

Acts 28:30 And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,

Acts 28:31 ^RPreaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Acts 28:1–10 — Malta’s hospitality is joined with preservation and healing

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

The islanders welcome the shipwrecked company and provide a fire. Paul is unharmed by a viper, then prays for and heals Publius’s father; other sick people receive help and the travelers receive supplies.

Key Truth: Respond to hospitality with grateful and compassionate service.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Acts 28:11–22 — Paul reaches Rome and explains his case

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

The journey continues through welcoming brethren to Rome, where Paul remains guarded but receives visitors. He explains his bonds to Jewish leaders, who have received no accusation from Judaea and ask to hear concerning his teaching.

Key Truth: Use an open hearing for truthful explanation rather than resentment.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Acts 28:23–31 — The kingdom and Jesus Christ are proclaimed openly

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul teaches from the law and prophets concerning Jesus, with hearers divided in response. He recalls Isaiah’s warning and announces Gentile reception, then continues for two years welcoming visitors and preaching the kingdom and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Key Truth: Keep witness open, patient, and anchored in Scripture.

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Related Scripture (KJV)

Isaiah 6:9 — Paul recalls the warning concerning hearing without understanding.

Isaiah 6:9 (KJV) And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.

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