Acts 28 Parallel Bible

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	HAWEIS Haweis New Testament	ESV English Standard Version	NIV New International Version
1	AND being safe landed, we then understood that the island was called Melita.	After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the island was called Malta.	Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called Malta.
2	And the rude people treated us with singular humanity; for, lighting a fire, they received us all, because of the violent rain, and because of the cold.	The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold.	The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold.
3	But as Paul was gathering up a faggot of sticks, and laying them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand.	When Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and put them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat and fastened on his hand.	Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself on his hand.
4	Now when the rude people saw the venomous animal hanging from his hand, they said one to another, Surely this man is a murderer, whom though preserved from the sea, righteous vengeance suffereth not to live.	When the native people saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “No doubt this man is a murderer. Though he has escaped from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.”	When the islanders saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to each other, “This man must be a murderer; for though he escaped from the sea, the goddess Justice has not allowed him to live.”
5	But he then shaking off the venomous animal into the fire, suffered no manner of inconvenience.	He, however, shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm.	But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.
6	Now they expected that a violent inflammation would ensue, or that he would have fallen suddenly dead: but when, after waiting a considerable time, they saw no inconvenience arise to him, they changed their opinion, and said that he was a divinity.	They were waiting for him to swell up or suddenly fall down dead. But when they had waited a long time and saw no misfortune come to him, they changed their minds and said that he was a god.	The people expected him to swell up or suddenly fall dead; but after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god.
7	Now in the vicinity of that place was the estate of the principal person on the island, named Publius, who received us into his house, and lodged us with great humanity three days.	Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us and entertained us hospitably for three days.	There was an estate nearby that belonged to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us to his home and showed us generous hospitality for three days.
8	And it so happened that the father of Publius was then confined to his bed with an attack of fever and dysentery: unto whom Paul went in, and after praying, laid his hands upon him, and healed him.	It happened that the father of Publius lay sick with fever and dysentery. And Paul visited him and prayed, and putting his hands on him, healed him.	His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him.
9	This then being the case, all the rest also who had diseases in the island came to him, and were healed.	And when this had taken place, the rest of the people on the island who had diseases also came and were cured.	When this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured.
10	Then they honoured us with many tokens of respect; and when we were about to sail, laid in for us every necessary store.	They also honored us greatly, and when we were about to sail, they put on board whatever we needed.	They honored us in many ways; and when we were ready to sail, they furnished us with the supplies we needed.
11	And after three months stay we sailed in a ship which had wintered in the island, from Alexandria, whose sign was Castor and Pollux:	After three months we set sail in a ship that had wintered in the island, a ship of Alexandria, with the twin gods as a figurehead.	After three months we put out to sea in a ship that had wintered in the island—it was an Alexandrian ship with the figurehead of the twin gods Castor and Pollux.
12	and proceeding on our voyage to Syracuse, we tarried there three days:	Putting in at Syracuse, we stayed there for three days.	We put in at Syracuse and stayed there three days.
13	from whence we came round, and arrived opposite to Rhegium; and after one day the south wind arising, we came in two more to Puteoli:	And from there we made a circuit and arrived at Rhegium. And after one day a south wind sprang up, and on the second day we came to Puteoli.	From there we set sail and arrived at Rhegium. The next day the south wind came up, and on the following day we reached Puteoli.
14	where finding brethren, we were solicited by them to tarry seven days; and so we went for Rome.	There we found brothers and were invited to stay with them for seven days. And so we came to Rome.	There we found some brothers and sisters who invited us to spend a week with them. And so we came to Rome.
15	And the brethren from thence, when they heard of our motions, came out to meet us as far as Appii Forum and the Three Taverns: whom when Paul saw, he gave thanks to God, and felt fresh courage.	And the brothers there, when they heard about us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them, Paul thanked God and took courage.	The brothers and sisters there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. At the sight of these people Paul thanked God and was encouraged.
16	And when we were come to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard; but he permitted Paul to have an apartment by himself, with a soldier only who guarded him.	And when we came into Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself, with the soldier who guarded him.	When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with a soldier to guard him.
17	Now it came to pass that after three days Paul called together the principal persons of the Jews. And when they were assembled, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have done nothing contrary to the people and the customs of our ancestors, yet have I been delivered up a prisoner into the hands of the Romans.	After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, 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.	Three days later he called together the local Jewish leaders. When they had assembled, Paul said to them: “My brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or against the customs of our ancestors, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans.
18	Who, after a full examination, would have discharged me, because there was not the least cause found in me for death.	When they had examined me, they wished to set me at liberty, because there was no reason for the death penalty in my case.	They examined me and wanted to release me, because I was not guilty of any crime deserving death.
19	But when the Jews opposed it, I was constrained to appeal unto Cæsar; not that I have any accusation to bring against my countrymen.	But because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar—though I had no charge to bring against my nation.	The Jews objected, so I was compelled to make an appeal to Caesar. I certainly did not intend to bring any charge against my own people.
20	For this cause therefore have I invited you hither, to see and to converse with you; for on account of the hope of Israel am I bound with this chain.	For this reason, therefore, I have asked to see you and speak with you, since it is because of the hope of Israel that I am wearing this chain.”	For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”
21	Then they said to him, We have neither received letters concerning thee from Judea, nor hath any one of the brethren who is arrived reported or spoken any thing evil of thee.	And they said to him, “We have received no letters from Judea about you, and none of the brothers coming here has reported or spoken any evil about you.	They replied, “We have not received any letters from Judea concerning you, and none of our people who have come from there has reported or said anything bad about you.
22	But we think it highly proper to hear from thee what thy sentiments are; for indeed as to this sect, it is well known to us that everywhere it meets with opposition.	But we desire to hear from you what your views are, for with regard to this sect we know that everywhere it is spoken against.”	But we want to hear what your views are, for we know that people everywhere are talking against this sect.”
23	Then having fixed a day with him, still more of them came to him at his lodging, to whom bearing his testimony, he set forth the kingdom of God, and persuaded them of the things relating to Jesus, both out of the law of Moses and the prophets, from morning until evening:	When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets.	They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. He witnessed to them from morning till evening, explaining about the kingdom of God, and from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets he tried to persuade them about Jesus.
24	and some were convinced by the things which were spoken, but others continued in their unbelief.	And some were convinced by what he said, but others disbelieved.	Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe.
25	So being divided in sentiment among themselves, they broke up, Paul adding one word, That well had the Holy Ghost spoken by Isaiah the prophet unto our fathers,	And disagreeing among themselves, they departed after Paul had made one statement: “The Holy Spirit was right in saying to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet:	They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit spoke the truth to your ancestors when he said through Isaiah the prophet:
26	saying, Go to this people, and say, ?In hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, yet in nowise perceive.	“‘Go to this people, and say, “You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive.”	“’Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.”
27	For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and with their ears they are thick of hearing, and their eyes have they shut; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts, and become converts, and I should heal them.?	For this people’s heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed; lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them.’	For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them.’
28	Be it known therefore unto you, that to the Gentiles is the salvation of God sent, and they will hear.	Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.”	“Therefore I want you to know that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!”
29	And when he had thus spoken, the Jews went away, and had much disputing among themselves.
30	But Paul abode two whole years in his own hired apartment, and received all who came to him,	He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him,	For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him.
31	preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all freedom of discourse, and without the least interruption.	proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.	He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance!
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