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

Una vez que ellos estaban a salvo, nos enteramos de que la isla se llamaba Malta.

2 T he 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.

Los habitantes de la isla nos mostraron toda clase de atenciones, porque a causa de la lluvia que caía y del frío, encendieron una hoguera y nos acogieron a todos.

3 B ut 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.

Pero cuando Pablo recogió una brazada de leña y la echó al fuego, una víbora salió huyendo del calor y se le prendió en la mano.

4 W hen 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.”

Cuando los habitantes, vieron el animal colgando de su mano, decían entre sí: “Sin duda que este hombre es un asesino, pues aunque fue salvado del mar, la diosa Justicia no le ha concedido vivir.”

5 H owever he shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no harm.

Pablo, sin embargo, sacudiendo la mano, arrojó el animal al fuego y no sufrió ningún daño.

6 B ut 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.

Ellos esperaban que comenzara a hincharse, o que súbitamente cayera muerto. Pero después de esperar por largo rato, y de no observar nada anormal en él, cambiaron de parecer y decían que Pablo era un dios.

7 N ow 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.

Cerca de allí había unas tierras que pertenecían al hombre principal de la isla, que se llamaba Publio, el cual nos recibió y nos hospedó con toda amabilidad por tres días.

8 A nd 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.

Como el padre de Publio estaba en cama, enfermo con fiebre y disentería, Pablo entró a ver lo, y después de orar puso las manos sobre él, y lo sanó.

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

Cuando esto sucedió, los demás habitantes de la isla que tenían enfermedades venían a él y eran curados.

10 T hey 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

También nos honraron con muchas demostraciones de respeto, y cuando estábamos para salir, nos suplieron con todo lo necesario. Continúa el Viaje a Roma

11 A t 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.

Después de tres meses, nos hicimos a la vela en una nave Alejandrina que había invernado en la isla, y que tenía por insignia a los Hermanos Gemelos.

12 A fter we put in at Syracuse, we stayed there for three days.

Al llegar a Siracusa, nos quedamos allí por tres días.

13 F rom 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.

Saliendo de allí, seguimos la costa hasta llegar a Regio. Al día siguiente se levantó un viento del sur y en dos días llegamos a Puteoli.

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

Allí encontramos algunos hermanos, que nos invitaron a permanecer con ellos por siete días. Y así llegamos a Roma.

15 A nd 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.

Al tener noticia de nuestra llegada, los hermanos vinieron desde allá a recibirnos hasta el Foro de Apio y Las Tres Tabernas; y cuando Pablo los vio, dio gracias a Dios y cobró ánimo. Pablo en Roma

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

Cuando entramos en Roma, el centurión entregó los presos al prefecto militar, pero a Pablo se le permitió vivir aparte, con el soldado que lo custodiaba.

17 A fter 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.

Tres días después Pablo convocó a los principales de los Judíos, y cuando se reunieron, les dijo: “Hermanos, sin haber hecho yo nada contra nuestro pueblo ni contra las tradiciones de nuestros padres (de los antepasados), desde Jerusalén fui entregado preso en manos de los Romanos,

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

los cuales, cuando me interrogaron, quisieron ponerme en libertad, pues no encontraron causa para condenarme a muerte.

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

“Pero cuando los Judíos se opusieron, me vi obligado a apelar al César (Nerón), pero no porque tuviera acusación alguna contra mi pueblo (mi nación).

20 F or 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.”

Por tanto, por esta razón he pedido verlos y hablar con ustedes, porque por causa de la esperanza de Israel llevo esta cadena.”

21 T hey 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.

Y ellos le dijeron: “Nosotros no hemos recibido cartas de Judea sobre ti, ni ha venido aquí ninguno de los hermanos que haya informado o hablado algo malo acerca de ti.

22 B ut 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.”

Pero deseamos oír por ti mismo lo que enseñas, porque lo que sabemos de esta secta es que en todas partes se habla contra ella.” Pablo Predica en Roma

23 W hen 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.

Y habiéndole fijado un día, vinieron en gran número adonde él se alojaba. Desde la mañana hasta la tarde les explicaba testificando fielmente sobre el reino de Dios, procurando persuadirlos acerca de Jesús, tanto por la Ley de Moisés como por los Profetas.

24 S ome were being persuaded by the things spoken, but others would not believe.

Algunos eran persuadidos con lo que se decía, pero otros no creían.

25 A nd 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,

Al no estar de acuerdo entre sí, comenzaron a marcharse después de que Pablo dijo una última palabra: “Bien habló el Espíritu Santo a sus padres por medio de Isaías el profeta,

26 s aying, ‘ 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;

diciendo: ‘ Ve a este pueblo y di: “ Al oir oiran, y no entenderan; y viendo veran, y no percibiran;

27 F or 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.”’

porque el corazon de este pueblo se ha vuelto insensible, y con dificultad oyen con sus oidos; y sus ojos han cerrado; de otro modo verian con los ojos, y oirian con los oidos, y entenderian con el corazon, y se convertirian, y Yo los sanaria.’”

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

“Sepan, por tanto, que esta salvación de Dios ha sido enviada a los Gentiles. Ellos sí oirán.”

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

Cuando hubo dicho esto, los Judíos se fueron, teniendo gran discusión entre sí.

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

Pablo se quedó por dos años enteros en la habitación que alquilaba, y recibía a todos los que iban a verlo,

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

predicando el reino de Dios y enseñando todo lo concerniente al Señor Jesucristo con toda libertad, sin estorbo.