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| Acts 28:1 | And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. | And when they had escaped, then they knew that the isle was called Melita. | Our lives having been thus preserved, we discovered that the island was called Malta. |
| Acts 28:2 | And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. | And the barbarous people showed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. | The strange-speaking natives showed us remarkable kindness, for they lighted a fire and made us all welcome because of the pelting rain and the cold. |
| Acts 28:3 | And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. | And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. | Now, when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and had thrown them on the fire, a viper, driven by the heat, came out and fastened itself on his hand. |
| Acts 28:4 | And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live. | And when the barbarians saw the animal hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live. | When the natives saw the creature hanging to his hand, they said to one another, "Beyond doubt this man is a murderer, for, though saved from the sea, unerring Justice does not permit him to live." |
| Acts 28:5 | And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm. | And he shook off the animal into the fire, and felt no harm. | He, however, shook the reptile off into the fire and was unhurt. |
| Acts 28:6 | Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god. | Yet they looked when he would have swelled, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god. | They expected him soon to swell with inflammation or suddenly fall down dead; but, after waiting a long time and seeing no harm come to him, they changed their minds and said that he was a god. |
| Acts 28:7 | In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously. | In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the isle, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously. | Now in the same part of the island there were estates belonging to the Governor, whose name was Publius. He welcomed us to his house, and for three days generously made us his guests. |
| Acts 28:8 | And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him. | And it came to pass that the father of Publius lay sick with a fever, and a bloody-flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him. | It happened, however, that his father was lying ill of dysentery aggravated by attacks of fever; so Paul went to see him, and, after praying, laid his hands on him and cured him. |
| Acts 28:9 | So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed: | So when this was done, others also who had diseases in the isle, came, and were healed: | After this, all the other sick people in the island came and were cured. |
| Acts 28:10 | Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary. | Who also honored us with many honors; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary. | They also loaded us with honours, and when at last we sailed they put supplies on board for us. |
| Acts 28:11 | And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux. | And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux. | Three months passed before we set sail in an Alexandrian vessel, called the `Twin Brothers,' which had wintered at the island. |
| Acts 28:12 | And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days. | And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days. | At Syracuse we put in and stayed for two days. |
| Acts 28:13 | And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli: | And from thence we made a circuit, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli: | From there we came round and reached Rhegium; and a day later, a south wind sprang up which brought us by the evening of the next day to Puteoli. |
| Acts 28:14 | Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome. | Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went towards Rome. | Here we found brethren, who invited us to remain with them for a week; and so we reached Rome. |
| Acts 28:15 | And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage. | And from thence when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii-forum, and the Three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage. | Meanwhile the brethren there, hearing of our movements, came as far as the Market of Appius and the Three Huts to meet us; and when Paul saw them he thanked God and felt encouraged. |
| Acts 28:16 | And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him. | And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself, with a soldier that kept him. | Upon our arrival in Rome, Paul received permission to live by himself, guarded by a soldier. |
| Acts 28:17 | And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. | And it came to pass, that after three days, Paul called together the chief of the Jews. And when they were assembled, he said to them, Men, brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. | After one complete day he invited the leading men among the Jews to meet him; and, when they were come together, he said to them, "As for me, brethren, although I had done nothing prejudicial to our people or contrary to the customs of our forefathers, I was handed over as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the power of the Romans. |
| Acts 28:18 | Who, when they had examined me, would have let me go, because there was no cause of death in me. | Who when they had examined me, would have let me go, because there was no cause of death in me. | They, after they had sharply questioned me, were willing to set me at liberty, because they found no offence in me for which I deserve to die. |
| Acts 28:19 | But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of. | But when the Jews spoke against it, I was constrained to appeal to Cesar; not that I had aught to accuse my nation of. | But, at last, the opposition of the Jews compelled me to appeal to Caesar; not however that I had any charge to bring against my nation. |
| Acts 28:20 | For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain. | For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain. | For these reasons, then, I have invited you here, that I might see you and speak to you; for it is for the sake of Him who is the hope of Israel that this chain hangs upon me." |
| Acts 28:21 | And they said unto him, We neither received letters out of Judaea concerning thee, neither any of the brethren that came shewed or spake any harm of thee. | And they said to him, We have neither received letters from Judea concerning thee, neither have any of the brethren that came shown or spoken any harm of thee. | "For our part," they replied, "we have not received any letters from Judaea about you, nor have any of our countrymen come here and reported or stated anything to your disadvantage. |
| Acts 28:22 | But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against. | But we desire to hear from thee, what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against. | But we should be glad to hear from you what it is that you believe; for as for this sect all we know is that it is everywhere spoken against." |
| Acts 28:23 | And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening. | And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening. | So they arranged a day with him and came to him in considerable numbers at the house of the friends who were entertaining him. And then, with solemn earnestness, he explained to them the subject of the Kingdom of God, endeavouring from morning till evening to convince them about Jesus, both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. |
| Acts 28:24 | And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. | And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. | Some were convinced; others refused to believe. |
| Acts 28:25 | And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers, | And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after Paul had spoken one word, Well spoke the Holy Spirit by Isaiah the prophet to our fathers, | Unable to agree among themselves, they at last left him, but not before Paul had spoken a parting word to them, saying, "Right well did the Holy Spirit say to your forefathers through the Prophet Isaiah: |
| Acts 28:26 | Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive: | Saying, Go to this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive. | "`Go to this people and tell them, you will hear and hear, and by no means understand; and will look and look, and by no means see. |
| Acts 28:27 | For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. | For the heart of this people is become gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. | For this people's mind has grown callous, their hearing has become dull, and their eyes they have closed; to prevent their ever seeing with their eyes, or hearing with their ears, or understanding with their minds, and turning back, so that I might cure them.' |
| Acts 28:28 | Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it. | Be it known therefore to you, that the salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear it. | "Be fully assured, therefore, that this salvation God's salvation has now been sent to the Gentiles, and that they, at any rate, will give heed." |
| Acts 28:29 | And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves. | And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves. | [] |
| Acts 28:30 | And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him, | And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in to him, | After this Paul lived for fully two years in a hired house of his own, receiving all who came to see him. |
| Acts 28:31 | Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him. | Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him. | He announced the coming of the Kingdom of God, and taught concerning the Lord Jesus Christ without let or hindrance. |
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