Acts 28:1-3 ▼

1 And when they had been brought safely through to shore, then we learned that the island was called Malta.

2 And the natives showed us extraordinary affection; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all.

3 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 itself on his hand.