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Version</a></span><br />But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/28.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But Paul shook off the snake into the fire and was unharmed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/28.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He, however, shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Paul shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/28.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Then indeed, having shaken off the creature into the fire, he suffered no injury.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/28.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/28.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But he shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, Paul shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/28.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />However he shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />However he shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />However he shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Paul [simply] shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But he shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, he shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Howbeit he shook off the creature into the fire, and took no harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Paul shook the snake off into the fire and wasn't harmed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Howbeit he shook off the beast into the fire, and took no harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Paul shook the snake into the fire and wasn't harmed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/28.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But Paul shook the snake off into the fire without being harmed at all. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But he shook the snake into the fire and wasn't harmed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Paul shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />However, Paul shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />However he shook off the creature into the fire, and was not harmed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he shook off the animal into the fire, and felt no harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/28.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />He, however, shook the reptile off into the fire and was unhurt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />However he shook off the creature into the fire, and wasn’t harmed. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />he then, indeed, having shaken off the beast into the fire, suffered no evil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/28.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Then indeed, having shaken off the creature into the fire, he suffered no injury.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> he then, indeed, having shaken off the beast into the fire, suffered no evil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Who truly then, having shaken off the beast into the fire, suffered nothing evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he indeed shaking off the beast into the fire, suffered no harm. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But shaking off the creature into the fire, he indeed suffered no ill effects.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But he shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He, however, shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But Paul shook his hand and threw the viper into the fire, and felt no harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/28.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Then Paulus shook his hand and threw the viper into the fire, and nothing bad happened to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/28.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Then he shook the reptile from him into the fire, and suffered no harm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/28.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Then indeed, having shaken off the beast into the fire, he suffered no injury:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/28.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But he then shaking off the venomous animal into the fire, suffered no manner of inconvenience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/28.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but Paul shook off the animal into the fire without having receiv'd any hurt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/28.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />He, however, shook the reptile off into the fire and was unhurt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/28.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />He, therefore, having shaken off the beast into the fire, suffered no harm;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/28.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />But he shook off the creature into the fire, and suffered no hurt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/28-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=9321" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/28.htm">Ashore on Malta</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>When the islanders saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “Surely this man is a murderer. Although he was saved from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.” <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly."></a> <a href="/greek/660.htm" title="660: apotinaxas (V-APA-NMS) -- To shake off. From apo and tinasso; to brush off.">Paul shook</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2342.htm" title="2342: thērion (N-ANS) -- Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal.">creature</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">off into</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4442.htm" title="4442: pyr (N-ANS) -- Fire; the heat of the sun, lightning; fig: strife, trials; the eternal fire. A primary word; fire.">fire</a> <a href="/greek/3958.htm" title="3958: epathen (V-AIA-3S) -- I am acted upon in a certain way, either good or bad; I experience ill treatment, suffer. ">and suffered</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: ouden (Adj-ANS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">no</a> <a href="/greek/2556.htm" title="2556: kakon (Adj-ANS) -- Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.">ill effects.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">6</span>The islanders were expecting him to swell up or suddenly drop dead. But after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/16-18.htm">Mark 16:18</a></span><br />they will pick up snakes with their hands, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not harm them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will be made well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-19.htm">Luke 10:19</a></span><br />Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-13.htm">Psalm 91:13</a></span><br />You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Daniel 6:22</a></span><br />My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/4-3.htm">Exodus 4:3-4</a></span><br />“Throw it on the ground,” said the LORD. So Moses threw it on the ground, and it became a snake, and he ran from it. / “Stretch out your hand and grab it by the tail,” the LORD said to Moses, who reached out his hand and caught the snake, and it turned back into a staff in his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/21-6.htm">Numbers 21:6-9</a></span><br />So the LORD sent venomous snakes among the people, and many of the Israelites were bitten and died. / Then the people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned by speaking against the LORD and against you. Intercede with the LORD so He will take the snakes away from us.” So Moses interceded for the people. / Then the LORD said to Moses, “Make a fiery serpent and mount it on a pole. When anyone who is bitten looks at it, he will live.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-39.htm">2 Kings 4:39-41</a></span><br />One of them went out to the field to gather herbs, and he found a wild vine from which he gathered as many wild gourds as his garment could hold. Then he came back and cut them up into the pot of stew, though no one knew what they were. / And they poured it out for the men to eat, but when they tasted the stew they cried out, “There is death in the pot, O man of God!” And they could not eat it. / Then Elisha said, “Get some flour.” He threw it into the pot and said, “Pour it out for the people to eat.” And there was nothing harmful in the pot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a></span><br />Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a></span><br />and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-12.htm">John 14:12</a></span><br />Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-25.htm">2 Corinthians 11:25</a></span><br />Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a></span><br />But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.</p><p class="hdg">felt.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/21-6.htm">Numbers 21:6-9</a></b></br> And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/91-13.htm">Psalm 91:13</a></b></br> Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/16-18.htm">Mark 16:18</a></b></br> They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/13-8.htm">Animal</a> <a href="/acts/28-4.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/acts/28-4.htm">Creature</a> <a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Damage</a> <a href="/acts/21-15.htm">Effects</a> <a href="/acts/25-18.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/john/21-12.htm">Felt</a> <a href="/acts/28-3.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Harm</a> <a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Harmed</a> <a href="/acts/27-26.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/acts/27-30.htm">However</a> <a href="/acts/19-12.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/acts/27-44.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/28-3.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-30.htm">Reptile</a> <a href="/acts/16-26.htm">Shaken</a> <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Shaking</a> <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Shook</a> <a href="/acts/28-4.htm">Snake</a> <a href="/acts/27-32.htm">Suffered</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Unhurt</a> <a href="/acts/5-4.htm">Wasn't</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/15-44.htm">Animal</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-20.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/romans/1-25.htm">Creature</a> <a href="/acts/28-6.htm">Damage</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-6.htm">Effects</a> <a href="/acts/28-21.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/acts/28-15.htm">Felt</a> <a href="/romans/10-19.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/acts/28-6.htm">Harm</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Harmed</a> <a href="/acts/28-6.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/acts/28-8.htm">However</a> <a href="/acts/28-6.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/acts/28-22.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/28-8.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/james/3-7.htm">Reptile</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-2.htm">Shaken</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-21.htm">Shaking</a> <a href="/colossians/2-15.htm">Shook</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">Snake</a> <a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Suffered</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Unhurt</a> <a href="/romans/4-13.htm">Wasn't</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 28</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/28-1.htm">Paul, after his shipwreck, is kindly entertained on Malta.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/28-5.htm">The snake on his hand hurts him not.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/28-8.htm">He heals many diseases in the island.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/28-11.htm">They depart toward Rome.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/28-17.htm">He declares to the Jews the cause of his coming.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/28-24.htm">After his preaching some were persuaded, and some believed not.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Yet he preaches there two years.</a></span><br></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'; 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Paul, whose Hebrew name was Saul, was a Pharisee and a Roman citizen, uniquely positioned to bridge Jewish and Gentile worlds. His transformation from a persecutor of Christians to a devoted apostle is a testament to the power of divine intervention and grace. In this context, "But Paul" signifies the beginning of a miraculous event, highlighting his role as a vessel of God's power and protection.<p><b>shook the creature off</b><br />The action of shaking off the creature, a viper, is significant. The Greek word used here, "apotinassō," implies a decisive and forceful action. This act symbolizes Paul's faith and authority over the natural world, granted by God. In a broader spiritual sense, it represents the believer's ability to cast off spiritual attacks and temptations through faith and reliance on God's power. The imagery of shaking off the creature into the fire also evokes the idea of purification and the ultimate defeat of evil.<p><b>into the fire</b><br />The fire serves as a symbol of both physical and spiritual purification. In the ancient world, fire was often associated with divine presence and judgment. Here, it represents the consuming power of God that destroys evil and protects His servants. The fire not only consumes the viper but also serves as a metaphor for the trials and tribulations that refine and strengthen the believer's faith. This imagery is consistent with biblical themes where fire is used to test and purify, as seen in passages like <a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">1 Peter 1:7</a>.<p><b>and suffered no ill effects</b><br />This phrase underscores the miraculous nature of the event. The Greek word "kakōsis," translated as "ill effects," refers to harm or injury. The absence of harm to Paul is a testament to God's protection and the fulfillment of His promises. It echoes Jesus' words in <a href="/mark/16-18.htm">Mark 16:18</a>, where believers are assured of divine protection against deadly threats. This miraculous preservation serves as a powerful witness to the onlookers and reinforces the message of God's sovereignty and care for His people.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> <span class="accented">- Howbeit</span> for <span class="accented">and</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">look</span> for <span class="accented">felt</span>, A.V. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/28-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">μὲν</span> <span class="translit">(men)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3303.htm">Strong's 3303: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Paul] shook</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀποτινάξας</span> <span class="translit">(apotinaxas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_660.htm">Strong's 660: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shake off. From apo and tinasso; to brush off.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">creature</span><br /><span class="grk">θηρίον</span> <span class="translit">(thērion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2342.htm">Strong's 2342: </a> </span><span class="str2">Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">{off} into</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fire</span><br /><span class="grk">πῦρ</span> <span class="translit">(pyr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4442.htm">Strong's 4442: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fire; the heat of the sun, lightning; fig: strife, trials; the eternal fire. A primary word; 'fire'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] suffered</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔπαθεν</span> <span class="translit">(epathen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3958.htm">Strong's 3958: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am acted upon in a certain way, either good or bad; I experience ill treatment, suffer. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">no</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐδὲν</span> <span class="translit">(ouden)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> </span><span class="str2">No one, none, nothing. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">ill effects.</span><br /><span class="grk">κακόν</span> <span class="translit">(kakon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2556.htm">Strong's 2556: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/28-5.htm">Acts 28:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/28-5.htm">Acts 28:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/28-5.htm">Acts 28:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/28-5.htm">Acts 28:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/28-5.htm">Acts 28:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/28-5.htm">Acts 28:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/28-5.htm">Acts 28:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/28-5.htm">Acts 28:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/28-5.htm">Acts 28:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/28-5.htm">Acts 28:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/28-5.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 28:5 However he shook off the creature into (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/28-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 28:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 28:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/28-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 28:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 28:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>