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

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

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 because of the heat and fastened itself 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 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.”

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

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

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.

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 leading man of the island, named Publius, who welcomed us and entertained us courteously three days.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

And landing at Syracuse, we stayed three days.

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.

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

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

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

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 objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar, not that I had any accusation against 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 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.”

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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,

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 to this people and say, “ You will keep on hearing, but will not understand; And you will keep on seeing, but will not 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 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.”’

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

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

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

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

30 A nd he stayed two full years in his own rented quarters and was welcoming all who came to 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 concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all openness, unhindered.

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