1 A nd when we got safe we then knew that the island was called Melita.

When they had been brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta.

2 B ut the barbarians shewed us no common kindness; for, having kindled a fire, they took us all in because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold.

The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all.

3 A nd Paul having gathered a quantity of sticks together in a bundle and laid on the fire, a viper coming out from the heat seized 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 itself on his hand.

4 A nd when the barbarians saw the beast hanging from his hand, they said to one another, This man is certainly a murderer, whom, saved out of the sea, Nemesis has not allowed to live.

When the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they began saying to one another, “ Undoubtedly this man is a murderer, and though he has been saved from the sea, justice has not allowed him to live.”

5 H e however, having shaken off the beast into the fire, felt no harm.

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

6 B ut they expected that he would have swollen or fallen down suddenly dead. But when they had expected a long time and saw nothing unusual happen to him, changing their opinion, they said he was a god.

But they were expecting that he was about to swell up or suddenly fall down dead. But after they had waited a long time and had seen nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and began to say that he was a god.

7 N ow in the country surrounding that place were the lands belonging to the chief man of the island, by name Publius, who received us and gave hospitality three days in a very friendly way.

Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the leading man of the island, named Publius, who welcomed us and entertained us courteously three days.

8 A nd it happened that the father of Publius lay ill of fever and dysentery; to whom Paul entered in, and having prayed and laid his hands on him cured him.

And it happened that the father of Publius was lying in bed afflicted with recurrent fever and dysentery; and Paul went in to see him and after he had prayed, he laid his hands on him and healed him.

9 B ut this having taken place, the rest also who had sicknesses in the island came and were healed:

After this had happened, the rest of the people on the island who had diseases were coming to him and getting cured.

10 w ho also honoured us with many honours, and on our leaving they made presents to us of what should minister to our wants.

They also honored us with many marks of respect; and when we were setting sail, they supplied us with all we needed. Paul Arrives at Rome

11 A nd after three months we sailed in a ship which had wintered in the island, an Alexandrian, with Dioscuri for its ensign.

At the end of three months we set sail on an Alexandrian ship which had wintered at the island, and which had the Twin Brothers for its figurehead.

12 A nd having come to Syracuse we remained three days.

After we put in at Syracuse, we stayed there for three days.

13 W hence, going in a circuitous course, we arrived at Rhegium; and after one day, the wind having changed to south, on the second day we came to Puteoli,

From there we sailed around and arrived at Rhegium, and a day later a south wind sprang up, and on the second day we came to Puteoli.

14 w here, having found brethren, we were begged to stay with them seven days. And thus we went to Rome.

There we found some brethren, and were invited to stay with them for seven days; and thus we came to Rome.

15 A nd thence the brethren, having heard about us, came to meet us as far as Appii Forum and Tres Tabernae, whom when Paul saw, he thanked God and took courage.

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

16 A nd when we came to Rome, Paul was allowed to remain by himself with the soldier who kept him.

When we entered Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself, with the soldier who was guarding him.

17 A nd it came to pass after three days, that he called together those who were the chief of the Jews; and when they had come together he said to them, Brethren, I having done nothing against the people or the customs of our forefathers, have been delivered a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans,

After three days Paul called together those who were the leading men of the Jews, and when they came together, he began saying to them, “ Brethren, though I had 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 having examined me were minded to let me go, because there was nothing worthy of death in me.

And when they had examined me, they were willing to release me because there was no ground for putting me to death.

19 B ut the Jews speaking against it, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not as having anything to accuse my nation of.

But when the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar, not that I had any accusation against my nation.

20 F or this cause therefore I have called you to to see and to speak to you; for on account of the hope of Israel I have this chain about me.

For this reason, therefore, I requested to see you and to speak with you, for I am wearing this chain for the sake of the hope of Israel.”

21 A nd they said to him, For our part, we have neither received letters from Judaea concerning thee, nor has any one of the brethren who has arrived reported or said anything evil concerning thee.

They said to him, “We have neither received letters from Judea concerning you, nor have any of the brethren come here and reported or spoken anything bad about you.

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

But we desire to hear from you what your views are; for concerning this sect, it is known to us that it is spoken against everywhere.”

23 A nd having appointed him a day many came to him to the lodging, to whom he expounded, testifying of the kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses and the prophets, from early morning to evening.

When they had set a day for Paul, they came to him at his lodging in large numbers; and he was explaining to them by solemnly testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to persuade them concerning Jesus, from both the Law of Moses and from the Prophets, from morning until evening.

24 A nd some were persuaded of the things which were said, but some disbelieved.

Some were being persuaded by the things spoken, but others would not believe.

25 A nd being disagreed among themselves they left; Paul having spoken one word, Well spoke the Holy Spirit through Esaias the prophet to our fathers,

And when they did not agree with one another, they began leaving after Paul had spoken one parting word, “The Holy Spirit rightly spoke through Isaiah the prophet to your fathers,

26 s aying, Go to this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear and not understand, and seeing ye shall see and not perceive.

saying, ‘ Go to this people and say, “ You will keep on hearing, but will not understand; And you will keep on seeing, but will not perceive;

27 F or the heart of this people has become fat, and they hear heavily with their ears, and they have closed their eyes; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.

For the heart of this people has become dull, And with their ears they scarcely hear, And they have closed their eyes; Otherwise they might see with their eyes, And hear with their ears, And understand with their heart and return, And I would heal them.”’

28 B e it known to you therefore, that this salvation of God has been sent to the nations; they also will hear.

Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will also listen.”

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'> When he had spoken these words, the Jews departed, having a great dispute among themselves.]

30 A nd he remained two whole years in his own hired lodging, and received all who came to him,

And he stayed two full years in his own rented quarters and was welcoming all who came to him,

31 p reaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, with all freedom unhinderedly.

preaching the kingdom of God and teaching concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all openness, unhindered.