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Publius, the chief official of Malta, who hosted Paul and his companions for three days after their shipwreck on the island.
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Publius was the chief official of the island of Malta, as mentioned in Act.28.7-8. He is described as the "leading man of the island" (Act.28.7), which suggests that he held a position of authority, possibly as a Roman official or a local leader. When Paul and his companions were shipwrecked on Malta, Publius welcomed them and hosted them for three days, showing generous hospitality. During their stay, Paul learned that Publius' father was ill with fever and dysentery. Paul visited the father, prayed for him, and laid his hands on him, resulting in the father's healing (Act.28.8). This event likely had a significant impact on Publius and the local population, as it demonstrated the power of the God that Paul served. The hospitality and kindness shown by Publius to Paul and his companions is a notable example of the welcome and support that the early Christians sometimes received from non-believers during their travels.
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Publius, chief man of Malta, hosted Paul and his company three days, and Paul healed his father.
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“the chief man of the island” of Malta (Acts 28:7), who courteously entertained Paul and his shipwrecked companions for three days, till they found a more permanent place of residence; for they remained on the island for three months, till the stormy season had passed. The word here rendered “chief man” (protos) is supposed by some to be properly a Maltese term, the official title of the governor.
the chief man—probably the governor-of Melita, who received and lodged St. Paul and his companions on the occasion of their being shipwrecked off that island. (Acts 28:7) (A.D.55.)
PUB'LIUS, the governor of Melita, who received St. Paul when he was shipwrecked off that place. Acts 28:7-8.
PUB'LIUS, the governor of Melita, who received St. Paul when he was shipwrecked off that place. Acts 28:7-8.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G4196
Nearby stood an estate belonging to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days.
The father of Publius was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him, and after praying and placing his hands on him, he healed the man.
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