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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.

{G1161} In {G1722}{G4012} the same {G1565} quarters {G5117} were {G5225} possessions {G5564} of the chief man {G4413} of the island {G3520}, whose name was {G3686} Publius {G4196}; who {G3739} received {G324} us {G2248}, and lodged us {G3579} three {G5140} days {G2250} courteously {G5390}.

Nearby were lands belonging to the governor of the island, whose name was Publius. He received us in a friendly manner and put us up for three days.

Nearby stood an estate belonging to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days.

Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius; who received us, and entertained us three days courteously.

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Cross-References

  • Matthew 10:40 (3 votes)

    He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

  • Matthew 10:41 (3 votes)

    He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.

  • Luke 19:6 (2 votes)

    And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.

  • Luke 19:9 (2 votes)

    And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

  • Acts 18:12 (2 votes)

    ¶ And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,

  • Acts 28:2 (2 votes)

    And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

  • Acts 13:7 (2 votes)

    Which 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.