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
who was with Sergius Paulus, the proconsul, an intelligent man. He, having called Barnabas and Saul, sought to hear the word of God;
Acts 18:12
But Gallio being proconsul of Achaia, the Jews of one accord arose up against Paul, and led him to the tribunal,
Acts 23:24
and prepare beasts of burden, that, having carried away Paul, you may deliver him safe to Felix the governor.

Who

Acts 28:2
And the barbarians extended no small philanthropy to us: for, having kindled a fire, they received us all to it, on account of the recent rain and cold.
Matthew 10:40
The one receiving you will receive me, and the one receiving me will receive Him that sent me.
Luke 19:6
And hastening, he came down, and received Him rejoicing.