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, an intelligent man. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul [and] wished to hear the word of God.
Acts 18:12
Now [when] Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews rose up with one purpose against Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,
Acts 23:24
And provide mounts so that they can put Paul on them [and] bring [him] safely to Felix the governor."

Who

Acts 28:2
And the local inhabitants showed {extraordinary} kindness to us, for they lit a fire [and] welcomed us all, because of the rain that had begun and because of the cold.
Matthew 10:40
"The one who receives you receives me, and the one who receives me receives the one who sent me.
Luke 19:6
And he came down quickly and welcomed him joyfully.