Acts 28:7

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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.

who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. The proconsul summoned Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God.

Now while Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews attacked Paul together and brought him before the judgment seat,

and provide mounts for Paul to ride so that he may be brought safely to Felix the governor."

The local inhabitants showed us extraordinary kindness, for they built a fire and welcomed us all because it had started to rain and was cold.

"Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.

So he came down quickly and welcomed Jesus joyfully.