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 the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man, who called for Barnabas and Saul and desired to hear the word of God.
Acts 18:12
And when Gallio was the proconsul of Achaia, the Jews rose up with one accord against Paul and brought him to the judgment seat,
Acts 23:24
and provide them beasts that they may set Paul on and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.

Who

Acts 28:2
And the barbarous people showed us no little kindness; for they kindled a great fire and received all of us because of the present rain and because of the cold.
Matthew 10:40
He that receives you receives me, and he that receives me receives him that sent me.
Luke 19:6
And he made haste and came down and received him joyfully.