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, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man; the same having called for Barnabas and Saul, desired to hear the word of God;
Acts 18:12
But, when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul, and brought him to the judgment-seat,
Acts 23:24
to provide beasts also, that, putting Paul thereon, they may bring him safely through to Felix the governor;"

Who

Acts 28:2
And the barbarians were extending to us no ordinary kindness; for, having kindled a fire, they took us all in, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.
Matthew 10:40
"He that receives you receives Me; and he that receives Me receives Him Who sent Me.
Luke 19:6
And, hastening, he came down, and received Him joyfully.