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1 And having been saved, then they knew that the island is 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 foreigners bestowed upon us no ordinary kindness: for having lighted a pile of wood, they received us all on account of the impending rain, and for 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 And Paul having collected together a multitude of dried sticks, and placed upon the pile of wood, a viper, having come forth out of the heat, seized 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 And when the foreigners saw the wild beast hanging on his hand, they said to one another, This man is altogether a murderer, whom, saved from the sea, vengeance suffered 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 Who truly then, having shaken off the beast into the fire, suffered nothing evil. 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 And they expected him about to be inflamed, or to fall down dead suddenly: and they waiting for much, and seeing nothing extraordinary coming to him, changing their opinions, they said he was a god. 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 And with them about that place was landed property to the first of the island, by name Publius; who having received us, lodged us with friendship 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 was the father of Publius lay, held fast with fever and dysentery: to whom Paul, having come in and prayed, laid 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 Then this done, the rest having sicknesses in the island, came near, and were cured: 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 And they honoured us with many honours; and to us getting under weigh, they set things for need. 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 we were conveyed in a ship, having wintered in the island, of Alexandria, marked, Sons of Jove. 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 brought down to Syracuse, we tarried yet three days longer. Putting in at Syracuse, we stayed there for three days. We put in at Syracuse and stayed there three days.
13 Whence having come round, we arrived at Rhegium: and after one day the south wind having come up, we came the second day 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 having found brethren, we were besought by them to tarry yet seven days longer: and so we came to 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 thence the brethren, having heard of us, came out to our meeting as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom Paul having seen, having returned thanks to God, took 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 came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the commander of the camp: but to Paul it was permitted to remain by himself with a soldier watching 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 And it was after three days Paul called together them being first of the Jews: and they having come together, he said to them, Men, brethren, I having done nothing against the people, or customs of the fathers, I was delivered in bonds from Jerusalem 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, having examined me, wished to loose, for no cause of death was in me. 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 And the Jews saying against, I was forced to appeal to Caesar; as having nothing to accuse my nation. 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 I besought to see you, and to speak: for, for the hope of Israel am I surrounded by 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 And they said to him, We neither received letters concerning thee from Judea, nor any of the brethren having been present announced or spoke any 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 And we desire to hear from thee what thou thinkest: for truly of this sect it is known to us that it is everywhere spoken against. 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 And having appointed him a day, many came to him to the lodging; to whom testifying, he set forth the kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses, and the prophets, from morn to eve. 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 truly were persuaded by things spoken, and some disbelieved. And some were convinced by what he said, but others disbelieved. Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe.
25 And being at variance with one another, they were let go, Paul having said one word, That well spake the Holy Spirit by Esaias the prophet to 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, By hearing ye shall hear, and not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and ye should not 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 was thickened, and with ears heard they heavily, and their eyes they closed; lest they should see with the eyes, and with ears should hear, and with the heart they should understand, and turn back, 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 to you therefore, that salvation of God was sent to the nations, and they shall 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 he having said these things, the Jews departed, having much discussion in themselves.
30 And Paul remained two whole years in his own wages, and received all going 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 Proclaiming the kingdom of God, and teaching things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, with all freedom of speech, unimpeded. 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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