King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed:
Complete Jewish Bible:
After this happened, the rest of those on the island who had ailments came and were healed.
Berean Standard Bible:
After this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured as well.
American Standard Version:
And when this was done, the rest also that had diseases in the island came, and were cured:
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
So{G3767} when{G1096} this{G5127} was done{G1096}, others{G3062} also{G2532}, which{G3588} had{G2192} diseases{G769} in{G1722} the island{G3520}, came{G4334}, and{G2532} were healed{G2323}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Matthew 4:24
- And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.
Acts 5:15
- Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid [them] on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
Mark 6:54
- And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,
Mark 6:56
- And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.
Acts 5:12
- ¶ And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.
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Commentary for Acts 28:9
Acts 28:9 is a verse from the New Testament of the Christian Bible, specifically from the Book of Acts, which recounts the early history of the Christian church following the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This book was written by Luke, who was a physician and a companion of the Apostle Paul. In the broader context, Acts 28:9 is part of the narrative describing the shipwreck of Paul and his companions on the island of Malta, which occurred as they were being transported to Rome where Paul was to stand trial.
In the verse itself, "this" refers to the healing miracles that Paul had just performed. After Paul was bitten by a viper and survived, the islanders initially thought he was a murderer who, despite escaping from the sea, was receiving divine justice. However, when they saw that he did not swell up or suddenly fall down dead, they changed their minds and started to think that he was a god. Nearby, there was a man named Publius, who was the chief official of the island. His father was sick with fever and dysentery, and Paul went in and prayed, laying his hands on him and healing him. This act led to other people on the island bringing their sick to Paul, and they too were healed.
The themes present in Acts 28:9 include divine protection and providence, the power of faith and prayer, and the ongoing missionary work of the early Christians. It also reflects the common ancient belief in deities manifesting in human form, which is contrasted with the true power of God working through Paul. Historically, this verse illustrates the spread of Christianity through the miraculous deeds of the apostles, even in unexpected circumstances like a shipwreck on a foreign island. It also shows the inclusive nature of early Christian ministry, as healing was offered to all who sought it, regardless of their background or previous beliefs. This event would have contributed to the establishment of the Christian faith in Malta, which continues to be a predominantly Catholic country to this day.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G3767
There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὖν
Transliteration: oûn
Pronunciation: oon
Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore. - Strong's Number: G1096
There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γίνομαι
Transliteration: gínomai
Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought. - Strong's Number: G5127
There are 72 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τούτου
Transliteration: toútou
Pronunciation: too'-too
Description: genitive case singular masculine or neuter of οὗτος; of (from or concerning) this (person or thing):--here(-by), him, it, + such manner of, that, thence(-forth), thereabout, this, thus. - Strong's Number: G3062
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λοιποί
Transliteration: loipoí
Pronunciation: loy-poy'
Description: masculine plural of a derivative of λείπω; remaining ones:--other, which remain, remnant, residue, rest. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G3588
There are 498 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὁ
Transliteration: ho
Pronunciation: to
Description: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):--the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. - Strong's Number: G2192
There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔχω
Transliteration: échō
Pronunciation: skheh'-o
Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use. - Strong's Number: G769
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀσθένεια
Transliteration: asthéneia
Pronunciation: as-then'-i-ah
Description: from ἀσθενής; feebleness (of mind or body); by implication, malady; morally, frailty:--disease, infirmity, sickness, weakness. - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G3520
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: νῆσος
Transliteration: nēsos
Pronunciation: nay'-sos
Description: probably from the base of ναῦς; an island:--island, isle. - Strong's Number: G4334
There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: προσέρχομαι
Transliteration: prosérchomai
Pronunciation: pros-er'-khom-ahee
Description: from πρός and ἔρχομαι (including its alternate); to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to:--(as soon as he) come (unto), come thereunto, consent, draw near, go (near, to, unto). - Strong's Number: G2323
There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θεραπεύω
Transliteration: therapeúō
Pronunciation: ther-ap-yoo'-o
Description: from the same as θεράπων; to wait upon menially, i.e. (figuratively) to adore (God), or (specially) to relieve (of disease):--cure, heal, worship.