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 of the country, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. He, having called for Barnabas and Saul, desired to hear the word of God.
Acts 18:12
And when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews rose up with one accord against Paul, and brought him before the judgmentseat,
Acts 23:24
and provide beasts, whereon they may set Paul, and carry him safe to Felix the governor.

Who

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