Atos 28
Portuguese New Testament: Easy-to-Read Version
Paulo na Ilha de Malta
28 Quando já estávamos todos a salvo soubemos que a ilha se chamava Malta. 2 Os nativos da ilha nos receberam e nos trataram muito bem. Como começava a chover e fazia frio, eles nos fizeram uma grande fogueira. 3 Paulo ajuntou um feixe de galhos e, depois de jogá-los no fogo, uma víbora, por causa do calor, se prendeu na mão dele. 4 Ao verem a cobra pendurada em sua mão, os nativos comentaram uns com os outros:
—Este homem deve ser um assassino. Ele escapou do mar, mas mesmo assim a Justiça[a] não permite que continue vivendo.
5 Paulo, porém, sacudiu a cobra para dentro da fogueira sem sofrer nada. 6 Os nativos esperavam que ele fosse inchar ou cair morto de repente. Mas, como não aconteceu nada, mesmo depois de terem esperado por um longo tempo, eles mudaram de ideia e começaram a dizer que Paulo era um deus.
7 Perto daquele lugar, havia alguns campos que pertenciam a Públio, o chefe da ilha. Ele nos recebeu em sua casa e nos hospedou durante três dias. 8 O pai de Públio estava de cama, doente com febre e com disenteria. Paulo, então, foi visitá-lo e, depois de orar, colocou suas mãos sobre ele e o curou. 9 Quando isto aconteceu, todos os outros doentes da ilha vieram e foram curados. 10 Eles nos prestaram muitas honras e, quando embarcamos, nos deram tudo de que precisávamos.
A viagem de Malta para Roma
11 Depois de três meses, partimos num barco de Alexandria que tinha passado o inverno na ilha. O emblema do barco era Dióscuros.[b] 12 Chegamos à cidade de Siracusa, onde permanecemos por três dias. 13 Depois seguimos a viagem e chegamos à cidade de Régio. No dia seguinte começou a soprar um vento do sul e em dois dias chegamos à cidade de Potéoli. 14 Lá encontramos alguns irmãos e eles nos pediram que ficássemos com eles por uma semana. E foi assim que chegamos a Roma. 15 Os irmãos em Roma ouviram falar de nós e vieram ao nosso encontro à Praça de Ápio[c] e às Três Vendas[d]. Quando Paulo os viu, ele agradeceu a Deus e se sentiu mais animado.
Paulo em Roma
16 Ao chegar a Roma, foi permitido a Paulo viver sozinho, com um soldado de guarda.
17 Três dias depois, Paulo chamou os chefes dos judeus para se reunirem com ele. Quando se reuniram, ele lhes disse:
—Irmãos, embora não tenha feito nada contra o nosso povo ou contra os costumes dos nossos antepassados, fui preso em Jerusalém e entregue nas mãos dos romanos. 18 Eles me interrogaram e queriam me soltar, pois eu não tinha feito nada que merecesse a morte. 19 Mas, como os judeus se opuseram, tive que apelar para o Imperador. Não que eu tenha alguma coisa contra o meu povo. 20 Esta é a razão porque pedi para falar com vocês. Pois é por causa da esperança de Israel que estou preso com esta corrente.
21 Eles disseram a Paulo:
—Não recebemos nenhuma carta da Judeia a respeito de você e nenhum dos irmãos que vieram de lá falou mal a seu respeito. 22 Porém, gostaríamos de ouvir as suas ideias, pois sabemos que em toda parte se fala contra esta seita a que você pertence.
23 Então, depois de marcarem um dia, um grande número deles foi ao encontro de Paulo na sua própria residência. Ele, começando de manhã e indo até a tarde, lhes explicou e deu testemunho a respeito do reino de Deus, tentando persuadi-los a respeito de Jesus, tanto pela lei de Moisés como pelos profetas. 24 Alguns foram persuadidos pelo que ele dizia; porém outros continuaram não acreditando. 25 E, depois de haver uma discussão entre eles, foram embora. Mas antes de saírem, Paulo disse:
—Bem falou o Espírito Santo aos seus antepassados, por intermédio do profeta Isaías, quando disse:
26 “Vai a este povo e diz:
Vocês ouvirão e escutarão, mas não compreenderão;
olharão e verão, mas não enxergarão.
27 Pois o coração deste povo está endurecido;
eles taparam os seus ouvidos
e fecharam os seus olhos.
Se não fosse assim,
eles poderiam ver com os seus olhos,
ouvir com os seus ouvidos,
e eles se voltariam para mim
e eu os curaria”.(A)
28 —Fiquem sabendo, pois, que esta salvação de Deus foi enviada àqueles que não são judeus. E eles a ouvirão. 29 [e]
30 Durante dois anos, Paulo morou numa casa alugada por ele. Ali recebia todos que o procuravam. 31 Ele anunciava o reino de Deus e ensinava com muita coragem e sem impedimento as coisas a respeito do Senhor Jesus Cristo.
Footnotes
- 28.4 Justiça As pessoas acreditavam que existia uma deusa chamada Justiça, que poderia punir as pessoas más.
- 28.11 Dióscuros Refere-se às estátuas dos deuses gregos Cástor e Pólux.
- 28.15 Praça de Ápio Um povo que ficava a uns 69 km de Roma.
- 28.15 Três Vendas Um povo que ficava a uns 48 km de Roma.
- 28.29 Algumas cópias gregas mais recentes adicionam o versículo 29: “Depois de Paulo ter dito estas coisas, os judeus foram embora discutindo muito entre si”.
Acts 28
Legacy Standard Bible
On the Island of Malta
28 And when (A)they had been brought safely through to shore, (B)then we learned that (C)the island was called [a]Malta. 2 (D)And the [b]natives showed us extraordinary affection; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and (E)received us all. 3 But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out [c]because of the heat and fastened itself on his hand. 4 And when (F)the [d]natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they began saying to one another, “(G)Undoubtedly this man is a murderer, and though he has been saved from the sea, [e]Justice has not allowed him to live.” 5 However (H)he shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no harm. 6 But they were waiting for him to soon swell up or suddenly fall down dead. But after they had waited a long time and had seen nothing unusual happen to him, changing their minds, they (I)began to say that he was a god.
7 Now in the areas around that place were lands belonging to the leading man of the island, named Publius, who welcomed us and entertained us courteously three days. 8 And it happened that the father of Publius was lying afflicted with fever and dysentery; and Paul, going to see him and having (J)prayed, (K)laid his hands on him and healed him. 9 And after this had happened, the rest of the people on the island who had diseases were coming to him and being healed. 10 They also bestowed on us many honors of respect; and when we were setting sail, they [f]supplied us with [g]all we needed.
Paul Arrives in Rome
11 Now at the end of three months we set sail on (L)an Alexandrian ship which had wintered at the island, and which had [h]the Twin Brothers for its figurehead. 12 After we put into Syracuse, we stayed there for three days. 13 From there we sailed around and arrived at Rhegium, and after a day when a south wind sprang up, on the second day we came to Puteoli. 14 [i]There we found some (M)brothers, and were invited to stay with them for seven days; and thus we came to Rome. 15 And the (N)brothers, when they heard about us, came from there as far as the [j]Market of Appius and [k]Three Inns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.
16 And when we entered Rome, Paul was (O)allowed to stay by himself, with the soldier who was guarding him.
Paul’s Ministry in Rome
17 And it happened that after three days [l]Paul called together those who were (P)the leading men of the Jews, and when they came together, he began saying to them, “(Q)Brothers, (R)though I had done nothing against our people or (S)the customs of our [m]fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. 18 And when they had (T)examined me, they (U)were willing to release me because there was (V)no ground [n]for putting me to death. 19 But when the Jews [o]objected, I was forced to (W)appeal to Caesar, not that I had any accusation against my nation. 20 For this reason, therefore, I [p]requested to see you and to speak with you, for I am wearing (X)this chain for (Y)the sake of the hope of Israel.” 21 And they said to him, “We have neither received letters from Judea concerning you, nor have any of (Z)the brothers come here and reported or spoken anything bad about you. 22 But we desire to hear from you what you think; for concerning this (AA)sect, it is known to us that (AB)it is spoken against everywhere.”
23 And when they had set a day for Paul, they came to him at (AC)his lodging in large numbers; and he was explaining to them by solemnly (AD)bearing witness about the kingdom of God and trying to persuade them concerning Jesus, (AE)from both the Law of Moses and from the Prophets, from morning until evening. 24 (AF)And some were being persuaded by the things spoken, but others were not believing. 25 And when they disagreed with one another, they began leaving after Paul had spoken one word, “The Holy Spirit rightly spoke through Isaiah the prophet to your fathers, 26 saying,
‘(AG)Go to this people and say,
“[q](AH)You will keep on hearing, [r]but will not understand;
And [s]you will keep on seeing, but will not perceive;
27 (AI)For the heart of this people has become dull,
And with their ears they scarcely hear,
And they have closed their eyes;
Lest they might see with their eyes,
And hear with their ears,
And understand with their heart and return,
And I heal them.”’
28 Therefore let it be known to you that (AJ)this salvation of God was sent (AK)to the Gentiles—they will also hear.” 29 [t][When he had spoken these words, the Jews departed, having a great dispute among themselves.]
30 And he stayed two full years [u]in his own rented quarters and was welcoming all who came to him, 31 [v](AL)preaching the kingdom of God and teaching concerning the Lord Jesus Christ (AM)with all confidence, unhindered.
Footnotes
- Acts 28:1 Or Melita
- Acts 28:2 Lit barbarians
- Acts 28:3 Or from the heat
- Acts 28:4 Lit barbarians
- Acts 28:4 The personification of a goddess
- Acts 28:10 Or put on board
- Acts 28:10 Lit the things pertaining to the needs
- Acts 28:11 Gr Dioscuri; Castor and Pollux, twin sons of Zeus
- Acts 28:14 Lit Where
- Acts 28:15 Lat Appii Forum, a station approx. 43 miles from Rome
- Acts 28:15 Lat Tres Tabernae, a station approx. 33 miles from Rome
- Acts 28:17 Lit he
- Acts 28:17 Or forefathers
- Acts 28:18 Lit of death in me
- Acts 28:19 Lit spoke against
- Acts 28:20 Or invited you to see me and speak with me
- Acts 28:26 Lit with a hearing
- Acts 28:26 Lit and
- Acts 28:26 Lit seeing you will see
- Acts 28:29 Early mss omit this v
- Acts 28:30 Or at his own expense
- Acts 28:31 Or proclaiming
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