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 a friend of the Proconsul Sergius Paulus. The Proconsul was a man of keen intelligence. He sent for Barnabas and Saul, and asked to be told God's Message.
Acts 18:12
But when Gallio became Proconsul of Greece, the Jews with one accord made a dead set at Paul, and brought him before the court.
Acts 23:24
He further told them to provide horses to mount Paul on, so as to bring him safely to Felix the Governor.

Who

Acts 28:2
The strange-speaking natives showed us remarkable kindness, for they lighted a fire and made us all welcome because of the pelting rain and the cold.
Matthew 10:40
"Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives Him who sent me.
Luke 19:6
So he came down in haste, and welcomed Him joyfully.