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And being escaped, we then knew, that the island was called Melita. And the barbarians shewed us uncommon kindness; for having kindled a fire, they brought us all to it, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. Now as Paul was gathering a bundle of sticks, and laying them on the fire, a viper coming from the heat, fastened upon his hand. read more.
And when the barbarians saw the venomous animal hanging on his hand, they said one to another, Doubtless this man is a murderer, whom though he hath escaped the sea, vengeance hath not suffered to live. But having shaken off the venomous animal into the fire, he felt no harm. However they expected, that he would have swollen, or suddenly fallen down dead: but after having waited a considerable time, seeing no mischief befall him, they changed their minds and said, that he was a god. And near that place was the estate of the chief man of the island, named Publius, who receiving us into his house, entertained us courteously three days. Now the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and bloody flux; to whom Paul went in, and having prayed, laid his hands on him and healed him. And when this was done, the rest also in the island who had disorders, came and were healed, Who likewise honoured us with many honours, and when we departed, put on board such things as were necessary.
And when the barbarians saw the venomous animal hanging on his hand, they said one to another, Doubtless this man is a murderer, whom though he hath escaped the sea, vengeance hath not suffered to live. But having shaken off the venomous animal into the fire, he felt no harm. However they expected, that he would have swollen, or suddenly fallen down dead: but after having waited a considerable time, seeing no mischief befall him, they changed their minds and said, that he was a god. And near that place was the estate of the chief man of the island, named Publius, who receiving us into his house, entertained us courteously three days. Now the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and bloody flux; to whom Paul went in, and having prayed, laid his hands on him and healed him. And when this was done, the rest also in the island who had disorders, came and were healed, Who likewise honoured us with many honours, and when we departed, put on board such things as were necessary.
Courtesy » General references to
Finally, Be ye all of one mind, sympathizing with each other, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
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Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every one.
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And the next day we reached Sidon. And Julius treating Paul courteously, permitted him to go to his friends, to refresh himself.
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And near that place was the estate of the chief man of the island, named Publius, who receiving us into his house, entertained us courteously three days.
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Melita (malta) » Paul shipwrecked on the coast of
And being escaped, we then knew, that the island was called Melita. And the barbarians shewed us uncommon kindness; for having kindled a fire, they brought us all to it, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. Now as Paul was gathering a bundle of sticks, and laying them on the fire, a viper coming from the heat, fastened upon his hand. read more.
And when the barbarians saw the venomous animal hanging on his hand, they said one to another, Doubtless this man is a murderer, whom though he hath escaped the sea, vengeance hath not suffered to live. But having shaken off the venomous animal into the fire, he felt no harm. However they expected, that he would have swollen, or suddenly fallen down dead: but after having waited a considerable time, seeing no mischief befall him, they changed their minds and said, that he was a god. And near that place was the estate of the chief man of the island, named Publius, who receiving us into his house, entertained us courteously three days. Now the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and bloody flux; to whom Paul went in, and having prayed, laid his hands on him and healed him. And when this was done, the rest also in the island who had disorders, came and were healed, Who likewise honoured us with many honours, and when we departed, put on board such things as were necessary.
And when the barbarians saw the venomous animal hanging on his hand, they said one to another, Doubtless this man is a murderer, whom though he hath escaped the sea, vengeance hath not suffered to live. But having shaken off the venomous animal into the fire, he felt no harm. However they expected, that he would have swollen, or suddenly fallen down dead: but after having waited a considerable time, seeing no mischief befall him, they changed their minds and said, that he was a god. And near that place was the estate of the chief man of the island, named Publius, who receiving us into his house, entertained us courteously three days. Now the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and bloody flux; to whom Paul went in, and having prayed, laid his hands on him and healed him. And when this was done, the rest also in the island who had disorders, came and were healed, Who likewise honoured us with many honours, and when we departed, put on board such things as were necessary.
Paul » Heals the ruler's father and others
And near that place was the estate of the chief man of the island, named Publius, who receiving us into his house, entertained us courteously three days. Now the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and bloody flux; to whom Paul went in, and having prayed, laid his hands on him and healed him. And when this was done, the rest also in the island who had disorders, read more.
came and were healed, Who likewise honoured us with many honours, and when we departed, put on board such things as were necessary.
came and were healed, Who likewise honoured us with many honours, and when we departed, put on board such things as were necessary.
Publius » Father of, healed by paul
And near that place was the estate of the chief man of the island, named Publius, who receiving us into his house, entertained us courteously three days. Now the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and bloody flux; to whom Paul went in, and having prayed, laid his hands on him and healed him.
Social duties » Compassion » Courtesy, general references to
Finally, Be ye all of one mind, sympathizing with each other, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
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Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every one.
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And the next day we reached Sidon. And Julius treating Paul courteously, permitted him to go to his friends, to refresh himself.
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And near that place was the estate of the chief man of the island, named Publius, who receiving us into his house, entertained us courteously three days.
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