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 belonged to the suite of the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man who called for Barnabas and Saul and demanded to hear the word of God.
Acts 18:12
But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia the Jews without exception rose against Paul and brought him up before the tribunal,
Acts 23:24
Horses were also to be provided, on which they were to mount Paul and carry him safe to Felix the governor.

Who

Acts 28:2
The natives showed us uncommon kindness, for they lit a fire and welcomed us all to it, as the rain had come on and it was chilly.
Matthew 10:40
He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives Him who sent me.
Luke 19:6
He came down at once and welcomed him gladly.