1 A nd when we were escaped, then we knew that the island was called Melita.

Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called Malta.

2 A nd the barbarians showed us no common kindness; for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they kindled a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold.

3 B ut when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out by reason of the heat, and fastened on his hand.

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 A nd when the barbarians saw the venomous creature hanging from his hand, they said one to another, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped from the sea, yet Justice hath not suffered to live.

So when the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he has escaped the sea, yet justice does not allow to live.”

5 H owbeit he shook off the creature into the fire, and took no harm.

But he shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm.

6 B ut they expected that he would have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but when they were long in expectation and beheld nothing amiss came to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.

However, they were expecting that he would swell up or suddenly fall down dead. But after they had looked for a long time and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds and said that he was a god.

7 N ow 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.

In that region there was an estate of the leading citizen of the island, whose name was Publius, who received us and entertained us courteously for three days.

8 A nd it was so, that the father of Publius lay sick of fever and dysentery: unto whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laying his hands on him healed him.

And it happened that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and dysentery. Paul went in to him and prayed, and he laid his hands on him and healed him.

9 A nd when this was done, the rest also that had diseases in the island came, and were cured:

So when this was done, the rest of those on the island who had diseases also came and were healed.

10 w ho also honored us with many honors; and when we sailed, they put on board such things as we needed.

They also honored us in many ways; and when we departed, they provided such things as were necessary. Arrival at Rome

11 A nd after three months we set sail in a ship of Alexandria which had wintered in the island, whose sign was The Twin Brothers.

After three months we sailed in an Alexandrian ship whose figurehead was the Twin Brothers, which had wintered at the island.

12 A nd touching at Syracuse, we tarried there three days.

And landing at Syracuse, we stayed three days.

13 A nd from thence 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;

From there we circled round and reached Rhegium. And after one day the south wind blew; and the next day we came to Puteoli,

14 w here we found brethren, and were entreated to tarry with them seven days: and so we came to Rome.

where we found brethren, and were invited to stay with them seven days. And so we went toward Rome.

15 A nd from thence the brethren, when they heard of us, came to meet us as far as The Market of Appius and The Three Taverns; whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.

And from there, when the brethren heard about us, they came to meet us as far as Appii Forum and Three Inns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.

16 A nd when we entered into Rome, Paul was suffered to abide by himself with the soldier that guarded him.

Now when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard; but Paul was permitted to dwell by himself with the soldier who guarded him. Paul’s Ministry at Rome

17 A nd it came to pass, that after three days he called together those that were the chief of the Jews: and when they were come together, he said unto them, I, brethren, though I had done nothing against the people, or the customs of our fathers, yet was delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans:

And it came to pass after three days that Paul called the leaders of the Jews together. So when they had come together, he said to them: “Men and brethren, though I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans,

18 w ho, when they had examined me, desired to set me at liberty, because there was no cause of death in me.

who, when they had examined me, wanted to let me go, because there was no cause for putting me to death.

19 B ut when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had aught whereof to accuse my nation.

But when the Jews spoke against it, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not that I had anything of which to accuse my nation.

20 F or this cause therefore did I entreat you to see and to speak with me: for because of the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.

For this reason therefore I have called for you, to see you and speak with you, because for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.”

21 A nd they said unto him, We neither received letters from Judaea concerning thee, nor did any of the brethren come hither and report or speak any harm of thee.

Then they said to him, “We neither received letters from Judea concerning you, nor have any of the brethren who came reported or spoken any evil of you.

22 B ut we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against.

But we desire to hear from you what you think; for concerning this sect, we know that it is spoken against everywhere.”

23 A nd when they had appointed him a day, they came to him into his lodging in great number; to whom he expounded the matter, testifying the kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses and from the prophets, from morning till evening.

So when they had appointed him a day, many came to him at his lodging, to whom he explained and solemnly testified of the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the Prophets, from morning till evening.

24 A nd some believed the things which were spoken, and some disbelieved.

And some were persuaded by the things which were spoken, and some disbelieved.

25 A nd when they agreed not among themselves, they departed after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Spirit through Isaiah the prophet unto your fathers,

So when they did not agree among themselves, they departed after Paul had said one word: “The Holy Spirit spoke rightly through Isaiah the prophet to our fathers,

26 s aying, Go thou unto this people, and say, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall in no wise understand; And seeing ye shall see, and shall in no wise perceive:

saying, ‘Go to this people and say: “Hearing you will hear, and shall not understand; And seeing you will see, and not perceive;

27 F or this people's heart is waxed gross, And their ears are dull of hearing, And their eyes they have closed; Lest, haply they should perceive with their eyes, And hear with their ears, And understand with their heart, And should turn again, And I should heal them.

For the hearts of this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes they have closed, Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I should heal them.”’

28 B e it known therefore unto you, that this salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles: they will also hear.

“Therefore let it be known to you that the salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear it!”

29 A nd when he had said these words, the Jews departed, having much disputing among themselves.

And when he had said these words, the Jews departed and had a great dispute among themselves.

30 A nd he abode two whole years in his own hired dwelling, and received all that went in unto him,

Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him,

31 p reaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, none forbidding him.

preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding him.