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 deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man, who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.
Acts 18:12
When Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him before the judgment seat.
Acts 23:24
Provide some horses for Paul to ride and get him safely through to Governor Felix.

Who

Acts 28:2
The natives there were very friendly to us. It started to rain and was cold, so they built a fire and made us all welcome.
Matthew 10:40
He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me.
Luke 19:6
He hurried down to receive him joyfully.