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Now in the areas around that place were lands belonging to the leading[a] official of the island, Publius by name— who, having welcomed us, entertained[b] us courteously for three days. And it came about that the father of Publius was lying-down, being gripped with fevers and dysentery, to whom having gone in and having prayed, having laid his hands on him, Paul healed him. And this having taken place, the others on the island having infirmities were also coming to him and being cured—

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  1. Acts 28:7 Or, the first man, a title for this official found in inscriptions on Malta.
  2. Acts 28:7 Or, received us as guests, gave us lodging.

In that region there was an estate of the [a]leading citizen of the island, whose name was Publius, who received us and entertained us courteously for three days. And it happened that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and dysentery. Paul went in to him and (A)prayed, and (B)he laid his hands on him and healed him. So when this was done, the rest of those on the island who had diseases also came and were healed.

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  1. Acts 28:7 Magistrate

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.

And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him.

So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed:

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