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

After we were safe on the island, we knew and recognized that it was called Malta.

2 L os 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.

And the natives showed us unusual and remarkable kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed and received us all, since it had begun to rain and was cold.

3 P ero 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.

Now Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and he was laying them on the fire when a viper crawled out because of the heat and fastened itself on his hand.

4 C uando 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.”

When the natives saw the little animal hanging from his hand, they said to one another, Doubtless this man is a murderer, for though he has been saved from the sea, Justice '> the goddess of avenging] has not permitted that he should live.

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

Then shook off the small creature into the fire and suffered no evil effects.

6 E llos 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.

However, they were waiting, expecting him to swell up or suddenly drop dead; but when they had watched him a long time and saw nothing fatal or harmful come to him, they changed their minds and kept saying over and over that he was a god.

7 C erca 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.

In the vicinity of that place there were estates belonging to the head man of the island, named Publius, who accepted and welcomed and entertained us with hearty hospitality for three days.

8 C omo 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.

And it happened that the father of Publius was sick in bed with recurring attacks of fever and dysentery; and Paul went to see him, and after praying and laying his hands on him, he healed him.

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

After this had occurred, the other people on the island who had diseases also kept coming and were cured.

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

They showed us every respect and presented many gifts to us, honoring us with many honors; and when we sailed, they provided and put on everything we needed.

11 D espués 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.

It was after three months’ stay there that we set sail in a ship which had wintered in the island, an Alexandrian ship with the Twin Brothers as its figurehead.

12 A l llegar a Siracusa, nos quedamos allí por tres días.

We landed at Syracuse and remained there three days,

13 S aliendo 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.

And from there we made a circuit and reached Rhegium; and one day later a south wind sprang up, and the next day we arrived at Puteoli.

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

There we found some brethren and were entreated to stay with them for seven days. And so we came to Rome.

15 A l 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

And the brethren there, having had news of us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and received new courage.

16 C uando 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.

When we arrived at Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard, but Paul was permitted to live by himself with the soldier who guarded him.

17 T res 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,

Three days after, he called together the leading local Jews; and when they had gathered, he said to them, Brethren, though I have done nothing against the people or against the customs of our forefathers, yet I was turned over as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

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

After they had examined me, they were ready to release me because I was innocent of any offense deserving the death penalty.

19 “ 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).

But when the Jews protested, I was forced to appeal to Caesar, though it was not because I had any charge to make against my nation.

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

This is the reason therefore why I have begged to see you and to talk with you, since it is because of the Hope of Israel (the Messiah) that I am bound with this chain.

21 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.

And they answered him, We have not received any letters about you from Judea, and none of the brethren coming here has reported or spoken anything evil about you.

22 P ero 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

But we think it fitting and are eager to hear from you what it is that you have in mind and believe and what your opinion is, for with regard to this sect it is known to all of us that it is everywhere denounced.

23 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.

So when they had set a day with him, they came in large numbers to his lodging. And he fully set forth and explained the matter to them from morning until night, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to persuade them concerning Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets.

24 A lgunos eran persuadidos con lo que se decía, pero otros no creían.

And some were convinced and believed what he said, and others did not believe.

25 A l 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,

And as they disagreed among themselves, they began to leave, Paul had added one statement: The Holy Spirit was right in saying through Isaiah the prophet to your forefathers:

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

Go to this people and say to them, You will indeed hear and hear with your ears but will not understand, and you will indeed look and look with your eyes but will not see.

27 p orque 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.’”

For the heart (the understanding, the soul) of this people has grown dull (stupid, hardened, and calloused), and their ears are heavy and hard of hearing and they have shut tight their eyes, so that they may not perceive and have knowledge and become acquainted with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their souls and turn, that I may heal them.

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

So let it be understood by you then that the salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!

29 C uando hubo dicho esto, los Judíos se fueron, teniendo gran discusión entre sí.

And when he had said these things, the Jews went away, arguing and disputing among themselves.

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

After this Paul lived there for two entire years in his own rented lodging, and he welcomed all who came to him,

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

Preaching to them the kingdom of God and teaching them about the Lord Jesus Christ with boldness and quite openly, and without being molested or hindered.