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They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold. <a href="/nlt/acts/28.htm">New Living Translation</a> The people of the island were very kind to us. It was cold and rainy, so they built a fire on the shore to welcome us. <a href="/esv/acts/28.htm">English Standard Version</a> The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold. <a href="/bsb/acts/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and cold. <a href="/blb/acts/28.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the natives were showing not just the ordinary kindness to us. For having kindled a fire, they received all of us, because of the rain coming on and because of the cold. <a href="/kjv/acts/28.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/acts/28.htm">New King James Version</a> And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they kindled a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold. <a href="/nasb_/acts/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The natives showed us extraordinary kindness, for they kindled a fire and took us all in because of the rain that had started and because of the cold. <a href="/nasb/acts/28.htm">NASB 1995</a> The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all. <a href="/nasb77/acts/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all. <a href="/lsb/acts/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the natives showed us extraordinary affection; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all. <a href="/amp/acts/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And the natives showed us extraordinary kindness and hospitality; for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, since it had begun to rain and was cold. <a href="/csb/acts/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The local people showed us extraordinary kindness. They lit a fire and took us all in, since it was raining and cold. <a href="/hcsb/acts/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The local people showed us extraordinary kindness, for they lit a fire and took us all in, since it was raining and cold. <a href="/asv/acts/28.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the barbarians showed us no common kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. <a href="/cev/acts/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The local people were very friendly, and they welcomed us by building a fire, because it was rainy and cold. <a href="/erv/acts/28.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the barbarians shewed us no common kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. <a href="/gwt/acts/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The people who lived on the island were unusually kind to us. They made a fire and welcomed all of us around it because of the rain and the cold. <a href="/gnt/acts/28.htm">Good News Translation</a> The natives there were very friendly to us. It had started to rain and was cold, so they built a fire and made us all welcome. <a href="/isv/acts/28.htm">International Standard Version</a> The people who lived there were unusually kind to us. It had started to rain and was cold, so they started a bonfire and invited us to join them around it. <a href="/net/acts/28.htm">NET Bible</a> The local inhabitants showed us extraordinary kindness, for they built a fire and welcomed us all because it had started to rain and was cold. <a href="/nheb/acts/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The natives showed us uncommon kindness; for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. <a href="/wbt/acts/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the barbarous people showed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. <a href="/wey/acts/28.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The strange-speaking natives showed us remarkable kindness, for they lighted a fire and made us all welcome because of the pelting rain and the cold.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/acts/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and cold. <a href="/web/acts/28.htm">World English Bible</a> The natives showed us uncommon kindness; for they kindled a fire and received us all, because of the present rain and because of the cold. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the foreigners were showing us no ordinary kindness, for having kindled a fire, they received us all, because of the pressing rain, and because of the cold; <a href="/blb/acts/28.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the natives were showing not just the ordinary kindness to us. For having kindled a fire, they received all of us, because of the rain coming on and because of the cold. <a href="/ylt/acts/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the foreigners were shewing us no ordinary kindness, for having kindled a fire, they received us all, because of the pressing rain, and because of the cold; <a href="/slt/acts/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the foreigners bestowed upon us no ordinary kindness: for having lighted a pile of wood, they received us all on account of the impending rain, and for the cold.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For kindling a fire, they refreshed us all, because of the present rain, and of the cold. <a href="/cpdv/acts/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For they refreshed us all by kindling a fire, because rain was imminent and because of the cold. <a href="/nabre/acts/28.htm">New American Bible</a> The natives showed us extraordinary hospitality; they lit a fire and welcomed all of us because it had begun to rain and was cold. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The natives showed us unusual kindness. Since it had begun to rain and was cold, they kindled a fire and welcomed all of us around it.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the barbarians who inhabited it showed us much kindness: for they kindled a fire and called us all to warm ourselves, because of heavy rain and the cold. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/28.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the Barbarians who were dwelling in it showed us great kindness and kindled a fire and called us all to warm ourselves, because there was much cold rain.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/28.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the barbarians showed us no ordinary kindness; for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the rain which was falling, and because of the cold.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/28.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the barbarians extended no small philanthropy to us: for, having kindled a fire, they received us all to it, on account of the recent rain and cold. <a href="/haweis/acts/28.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the rude people treated us with singular humanity; for, lighting a fire, they received us all, because of the violent rain, and because of the cold. <a href="/mace/acts/28.htm">Mace New Testament</a> where the inhabitants, as much barbarians, as they were, receiv'd us with great humanity, they kindled a fire, and secur'd us from the falling rains, as well as the cold: <a href="/wey/acts/28.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The strange-speaking natives showed us remarkable kindness, for they lighted a fire and made us all welcome because of the pelting rain and the cold. <a href="/worrell/acts/28.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the barbarians were extending to us no ordinary kindness; for, having kindled a fire, they took us all in, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. <a href="/worsley/acts/28.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the barbarians shewed us uncommon humanity: for they kindled a fire and took us all in, because of the present rain, and of the cold. <a href="/parallel/acts/28-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=9287" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/28.htm">Ashore on Malta</a> 1Once we were safely ashore, we learned that the island was called Malta. 2<a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/915.htm" title="915: barbaroi (Adj-NMP) -- A foreigner, one who speaks neither Greek nor Latin; as adj: foreign. Of uncertain derivation; a foreigner.">islanders</a> <a href="/greek/3930.htm" title="3930: pareichon (V-IIA-3P) -- From para and echo; to hold near, i.e. Present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasion.">showed</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5177.htm" title="5177: tychousan (V-APA-AFS) -- (a) gen: I obtain, (b) absol: I chance, happen; ordinary, everyday, it may chance, perhaps. ">extraordinary</a> <a href="/greek/5363.htm" title="5363: philanthrōpian (N-AFS) -- Love of mankind, benevolence. From the same as philanthropos; fondness of mankind, i.e. Benevolence.">kindness.</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/681.htm" title="681: hapsantes (V-APA-NMP) -- To kindle, light. A primary verb; properly, to fasten to, i.e. to set on fire.">They kindled</a> <a href="/greek/4443.htm" title="4443: pyran (N-AFS) -- A fire, pile of burning fuel. From pur; a fire.">a fire</a> <a href="/greek/4355.htm" title="4355: proselabonto (V-AIM-3P) -- (a) I take to myself, (b) I take aside, (c) I welcome. From pros and lambano; to take to oneself, i.e. Use, lead, admit.">and welcomed</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantas (Adj-AMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmas (PPro-A1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">of us</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">because it was</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5205.htm" title="5205: hyeton (N-AMS) -- Rain. From a primary huo; rain, especially a shower.">raining</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2186.htm" title="2186: ephestōta (V-RPA-AMS) -- To stand by, be urgent, befall one (as of evil), be at hand, impend. From epi and histemi; to stand upon, i.e. Be present."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5592.htm" title="5592: psychos (N-ANS) -- Cold. From psucho; coolness.">cold.</a> 3Paul gathered a bundle of sticks, and as he laid them on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself to his hand.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/10-33.htm">Luke 10:33-34</a> But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion. / He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35</a> For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a> Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a> Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. <a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">1 Peter 4:9</a> Show hospitality to one another without complaining. <a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">Genesis 18:1-8</a> Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. / And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. / “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. ... <a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Genesis 19:1-3</a> Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown, / and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” / But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate. <a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8-10</a> One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.” <a href="/job/31-32.htm">Job 31:32</a> but no stranger had to lodge on the street, for my door has been open to the traveler— <a href="/isaiah/58-7.htm">Isaiah 58:7</a> Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? <a href="/leviticus/19-34.htm">Leviticus 19:34</a> You must treat the foreigner living among you as native-born and love him as yourself, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God. <a href="/deuteronomy/10-19.htm">Deuteronomy 10:19</a> So you also must love the foreigner, since you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt. <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10</a> and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work. <a href="/titus/3-2.htm">Titus 3:2</a> to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone. <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a> If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the barbarous people showed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.barbarous.<a href="/acts/28-4.htm">Acts 28:4</a> And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.<a href="/romans/1-14.htm">Romans 1:14</a> I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.<a href="/1_corinthians/14-11.htm">1 Corinthians 14:11</a> Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me.shewed.<a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Acts 27:3</a> And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself.<a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18,34</a> Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD… <a href="/proverbs/24-11.htm">Proverbs 24:11,12</a> If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; … because.<a href="/ezra/10-9.htm">Ezra 10:9</a> Then all the men of Judah and Benjamin gathered themselves together unto Jerusalem within three days. It was the ninth month, on the twentieth day of the month; and all the people sat in the street of the house of God, trembling because of this matter, and for the great rain.<a href="/john/18-18.htm">John 18:18</a> And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.<a href="/2_corinthians/11-27.htm">2 Corinthians 11:27</a> In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/18-18.htm">Cold</a> <a href="/acts/26-26.htm">Common</a> <a href="/acts/19-11.htm">Extraordinary</a> <a href="/acts/27-41.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/acts/19-19.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/acts/17-21.htm">Foreigners</a> <a href="/acts/28-4.htm">Islanders</a> <a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/luke/22-55.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/acts/27-33.htm">Little</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-42.htm">Natives</a> <a href="/acts/25-24.htm">Present</a> <a href="/acts/14-17.htm">Rain</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-13.htm">Raining</a> <a href="/acts/26-10.htm">Received</a> <a href="/acts/4-16.htm">Remarkable</a> <a href="/acts/26-20.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/acts/18-28.htm">Shewing</a> <a href="/acts/26-20.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Simple</a> <a href="/acts/20-9.htm">Unusual</a> <a href="/acts/25-13.htm">Welcome</a> <a href="/acts/17-7.htm">Welcomed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/11-27.htm">Cold</a> <a href="/romans/1-30.htm">Common</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-59.htm">Extraordinary</a> <a href="/acts/28-6.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/acts/28-3.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/romans/1-14.htm">Foreigners</a> <a href="/acts/28-4.htm">Islanders</a> <a href="/romans/1-29.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-12.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/romans/4-19.htm">Little</a> <a href="/acts/28-4.htm">Natives</a> <a href="/romans/3-26.htm">Present</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-7.htm">Rain</a> <a href="/genesis/19-24.htm">Raining</a> <a href="/acts/28-7.htm">Received</a> <a href="/john/9-30.htm">Remarkable</a> <a href="/acts/28-21.htm">Shewed</a> <a href="/romans/3-26.htm">Shewing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-28.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Simple</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-21.htm">Unusual</a> <a href="/romans/14-1.htm">Welcome</a> <a href="/acts/28-7.htm">Welcomed</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 28</div>1. <a href="/acts/28-1.htm">Paul, after his shipwreck, is kindly entertained on Malta.</a> 5. <a href="/acts/28-5.htm">The snake on his hand hurts him not.</a> 8. <a href="/acts/28-8.htm">He heals many diseases in the island.</a> 11. <a href="/acts/28-11.htm">They depart toward Rome.</a> 17. <a href="/acts/28-17.htm">He declares to the Jews the cause of his coming.</a> 24. <a href="/acts/28-24.htm">After his preaching some were persuaded, and some believed not.</a> 30. <a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Yet he preaches there two years.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/28.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/28.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. The term "islanders" refers to the inhabitants of Malta, where Paul and his companions were shipwrecked. Historically, Malta was known for its strategic location in the Mediterranean Sea, which made it a melting pot of various cultures. The kindness shown by the islanders is significant, as it reflects the universal human capacity for compassion, transcending cultural and religious boundaries. This act of kindness can be seen as a fulfillment of the biblical principle of hospitality, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a>, which encourages believers to show hospitality to strangers.They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us The act of kindling a fire is practical, providing warmth and comfort to the shipwrecked group. In a broader biblical context, fire often symbolizes God's presence and purification, as seen in <a href="/exodus/3-2.htm">Exodus 3:2</a> with the burning bush. The welcoming of "all of us" indicates the inclusive nature of the islanders' hospitality, which mirrors the inclusive message of the Gospel that Paul preached, as seen in <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>, where there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for all are one in Christ Jesus.because it was raining and cold. The mention of rain and cold highlights the harsh conditions faced by Paul and his companions, emphasizing their vulnerability and need for assistance. This scenario can be likened to the trials and tribulations faced by believers, as described in <a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a>, where perseverance through trials leads to spiritual maturity. The physical coldness contrasts with the warmth of the islanders' hospitality, symbolizing the light of Christ's love shining through human actions, as believers are called to be the light of the world in <a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/i/islanders.htm">Islanders (Barbarians)</a> The term used here in Greek is (barbaroi), which referred to non-Greek speakers. In this context, it describes the native people of Malta who showed hospitality to Paul and his companions. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who was shipwrecked on the island of Malta during his journey to Rome as a prisoner. His leadership and faith are evident throughout the account. 3. <a href="/topical/m/malta.htm">Malta</a> An island in the Mediterranean Sea where Paul and his companions were shipwrecked. The islanders' hospitality is a key focus in this passage. 4. <a href="/topical/s/shipwreck.htm">Shipwreck</a> The event that led Paul and his companions to Malta. It was a result of a storm that had been described in the previous chapter. 5. <a href="/topical/f/fire.htm">Fire</a> The islanders kindled a fire to provide warmth and comfort to Paul and his companions, demonstrating their kindness and hospitality.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_kindness.htm">The Power of Kindness</a> The islanders' extraordinary kindness serves as a powerful example of how simple acts of hospitality can have a profound impact. As Christians, we are called to show love and kindness to all, regardless of their background or beliefs. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_in_difficult_times.htm">God's Provision in Difficult Times</a> Despite the shipwreck and harsh conditions, God provided for Paul and his companions through the kindness of strangers. This reminds us that God can use unexpected people and circumstances to meet our needs. <a href="/topical/h/hospitality_as_a_witness.htm">Hospitality as a Witness</a> The islanders' actions opened the door for Paul to minister to them later in the chapter. Our hospitality can serve as a witness to others and create opportunities for sharing the Gospel. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_adversity_with_faith.htm">Responding to Adversity with Faith</a> Paul’s calm and leadership during the shipwreck and his response to the islanders' kindness demonstrate a faith that trusts in God's sovereignty, even in adversity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 28</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'bless_the_lord,_o_my_soul'.htm">Where is Malta mentioned in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/where_is_malta_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">Where is Malta mentioned in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_islanders_call_paul_a_murderer,_then_a_god.htm">Why do the islanders in Acts 28:4–6 first label Paul a murderer and then a god, and does this shift reflect historical misunderstanding or mythmaking? </a> <a href="/q/what_happened_on_paul's_trip_to_rome.htm">What events occurred during Paul's voyage to Rome?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) The barbarous people . . .--It has been urged in favour of Meleda that this description is more applicable to the people of that island than to those of Malta, whom Diodorus Siculus (v. 12) describes as "very rich, practising many trades, manufacturing fine clothes, and dwelling in large and splendid houses." It is obvious, however, that St. Luke uses the term, as St. Paul does (<a href="/romans/1-14.htm" title="I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.">Romans 1:14</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/14-11.htm" title="Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be to him that speaks a barbarian, and he that speaks shall be a barbarian to me.">1Corinthians 14:11</a>), and as was then common, as applicable to all races that did not speak Greek, and that such a term as "Scythian" (<a href="/colossians/3-11.htm" title=" Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.">Colossians 3:11</a>) was used to describe what we should call "barbarians" or "savages." For him "barbarian" was like the term "native," which our travellers apply indiscriminately to Fiji Islanders and Cingalese. The language of Malta at the time, if not absolutely Punic, was probably a very bastard Greek. The inscriptions which have been found in the island are, as was natural, in the Greek and Latin, which were used as official languages by their rulers.No little kindness.--Literally, no common (or average) philanthropy. The idiom is the same as that of the "special miracles" of <a href="/acts/19-11.htm" title="And God worked special miracles by the hands of Paul:">Acts 19:11</a>.And received us . . .--The word implies both shelter and hospitality. Warmth, above all things, was needful for those who had been chilled and drenched; and for this purpose, probably in some open space, or atrium, a large fire was lighted.Because of the present rain . . .--The rain followed naturally on the cessation of the gale. The "cold" shows that the wind was not the Sirocco, which is always accompanied by heat. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Barbarians for barbarous people, A.V.; common for little, A.V.; all for every one, A.V. Barbarians; i.e. not Greeks or Romans, or (in the mouth of a Jew) not Jews. The phrase had especial reference to the strange language of the "barbarian." See St. Paul's use of it (<a href="/romans/1-14.htm">Romans 1:14</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/14-11.htm">1 Corinthians 14:11</a>; <a href="/colossians/3-11.htm">Colossians 3:11</a>); and compare Ovid's saying ('Trist.,' 3:10, 37), "Barbarus hic ego sum, quia non intelligor ulli;" and that of Herodotus (2, 158), that the Egyptians call all barbarians who do not speak the Egyptian language(Kuinoel). The word is thought to be formed onomate-poetically, to express the confused sound which a strange language has in a man's ears. Kindness; φιλανθρωπία, here and <a href="/titus/3-4.htm">Titus 3:4</a> (comp. <a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Acts 27:3</a>). Received us all. The whole party, numbering two hundred and seventy-six. The present rain, and... cold; showing that the gale still continued, and the wind was still north-east. The plight of the shipwrecked party must have been lamentable, drenched to the skin, with no change of clothes, a cold wind blowing. Probably the hearty meal they had taken on beard ship was the means of saving their lives. <a href="/commentaries/acts/28-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The οἵ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. islanders βάρβαροι (barbaroi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_915.htm">Strong's 915: </a> A foreigner, one who speaks neither Greek nor Latin; as adj: foreign. Of uncertain derivation; a foreigner. showed παρεῖχον (pareichon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3930.htm">Strong's 3930: </a> From para and echo; to hold near, i.e. Present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasion. us ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. extraordinary τυχοῦσαν (tychousan) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5177.htm">Strong's 5177: </a> (a) gen: I obtain, (b) absol: I chance, happen; ordinary, everyday, it may chance, perhaps. kindness. φιλανθρωπίαν (philanthrōpian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5363.htm">Strong's 5363: </a> Love of mankind, benevolence. From the same as philanthropos; fondness of mankind, i.e. Benevolence. They kindled ἅψαντες (hapsantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_681.htm">Strong's 681: </a> To kindle, light. A primary verb; properly, to fasten to, i.e. to set on fire. a fire πυρὰν (pyran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4443.htm">Strong's 4443: </a> A fire, pile of burning fuel. From pur; a fire. [and] welcomed προσελάβοντο (proselabonto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4355.htm">Strong's 4355: </a> (a) I take to myself, (b) I take aside, (c) I welcome. From pros and lambano; to take to oneself, i.e. Use, lead, admit. all πάντας (pantas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. of us ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. because [it was] διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. raining ὑετὸν (hyeton) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5205.htm">Strong's 5205: </a> Rain. From a primary huo; rain, especially a shower. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. cold. ψῦχος (psychos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5592.htm">Strong's 5592: </a> Cold. 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