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 with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, a man of prudence: who sent for Barnabas and Saul, desiring to hear the word of God.
Acts 18:12
When Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a general insurrection against Paul, and carry'd him to his tribunal.
Acts 23:24
let them take care to see Paul mounted, and convoy him safe to governour Felix.

Who

Acts 28:2
where the inhabitants, as much barbarians, as they were, receiv'd us with great humanity. they kindled a fire, and secur'd us from the falling rains, as well as the cold:
Matthew 10:40
He that receives you, receives me; and he that receives me, receives him that sent me.
Luke 19:6
so down he came in great haste, and gave Jesus a joyful reception.