Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Bible References

The chief

Acts 13:7
He was an intimate friend of the governor, Sergius Paulus, who was an intelligent man. The governor sent for Barnabas and Saul and in this way tried to hear God's message.
Acts 18:12
While Gallio was governor of Greece, the Jews unanimously attacked Paul and one day brought him before the court,
Acts 23:24
He further told them to provide horses for Paul to ride, so as to bring him in safety to Felix, the governor, to whom

Who

Acts 28:2
Now the natives showed us remarkable kindness, for they made us a fire and welcomed us to it because of the downpouring rain and the cold.
Matthew 10:40
"Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes Him who sent me.
Luke 19:6
So in haste he came down, and with gladness welcomed Him.