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Hechos 27-28
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Hechos 27-28
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Pablo viaja a Roma
27 Cuando se decidió que navegáramos rumbo a Italia, entregaron a Pablo y a algunos otros presos a un centurión llamado Julio, quien pertenecía al batallón imperial. 2 Subimos a bordo de un barco, con matrícula de Adramitio, que estaba a punto de zarpar hacia los puertos de la provincia de Asia, y nos hicimos a la mar. Nos acompañaba Aristarco, un macedonio de Tesalónica.
3 Al día siguiente, hicimos escala en Sidón, y Julio, con mucha amabilidad, permitió a Pablo visitar a sus amigos para que lo atendieran. 4 Desde Sidón zarpamos y navegamos al abrigo de Chipre, porque los vientos nos eran contrarios. 5 Después de atravesar el mar frente a las costas de Cilicia y Panfilia, arribamos a Mira de Licia. 6 Allí el centurión encontró un barco de Alejandría que iba para Italia, y nos hizo subir a bordo. 7 Durante muchos días la navegación fue lenta y a duras penas llegamos frente a Gnido. Como el viento nos era desfavorable para seguir el rumbo trazado, navegamos al amparo de Creta, frente a Salmona. 8 Seguimos con dificultad a lo largo de la costa y llegamos a un lugar llamado Buenos Puertos, cerca de la ciudad de Lasea.
9 Se había perdido mucho tiempo y era peligrosa la navegación por haber pasado ya la fiesta del ayuno.[a] Así que Pablo advirtió:
10 «Señores, veo que nuestro viaje va a ser desastroso y que va a causar mucho perjuicio tanto para el barco y su carga como para nuestras propias vidas».
11 Pero el centurión, en vez de hacerle caso, siguió el consejo del timonel y del dueño del barco. 12 Como el puerto no era adecuado para invernar, la mayoría decidió que debíamos seguir adelante, con la esperanza de llegar a Fenice, puerto de Creta que da al suroeste y al noroeste, y pasar allí el invierno.
La tempestad
13 Cuando comenzó a soplar un viento suave del sur, creyeron que podían conseguir lo que querían, así que levaron anclas y navegaron junto a la costa de Creta. 14 Poco después se nos vino encima un viento huracanado, llamado Nordeste, que venía desde la isla. 15 El barco quedó atrapado por la tempestad y no podía hacerle frente al viento, así que nos dejamos llevar a la deriva. 16 Mientras pasábamos al abrigo de un islote llamado Cauda, a duras penas pudimos sujetar el bote salvavidas. 17 Después de subirlo a bordo, amarraron con sogas todo el casco del barco para reforzarlo. Temiendo que fueran a encallar en los bancos de arena de la Sirte, echaron el ancla flotante y dejaron el barco a la deriva. 18 Al día siguiente, dado que la tempestad seguía arremetiendo con mucha fuerza contra nosotros, comenzaron a arrojar la carga por la borda. 19 Al tercer día, con sus propias manos arrojaron al mar los aparejos del barco. 20 Como pasaron muchos días sin que aparecieran ni el sol ni las estrellas, y la tempestad seguía azotándonos, perdimos al fin toda esperanza de salvarnos.
21 Llevábamos ya mucho tiempo sin comer, así que Pablo se puso en medio de todos y dijo:
—Señores, debían haber seguido mi consejo y no haber zarpado de Creta; así se habrían ahorrado este perjuicio y esta pérdida. 22 Pero ahora los exhorto a cobrar ánimo, porque ninguno de ustedes perderá la vida; solo se perderá el barco. 23 Anoche se me apareció un ángel del Dios a quien pertenezco y sirvo, 24 y me dijo: “No tengas miedo, Pablo. Tienes que comparecer ante el césar y Dios te ha concedido la vida de todos los que navegan contigo”. 25 Así que ¡ánimo, señores! Confío en Dios que sucederá tal y como se me dijo. 26 Sin embargo, tenemos que encallar en alguna isla.
El naufragio
27 Ya habíamos pasado catorce noches a la deriva por el mar Adriático[b] cuando a eso de la medianoche los marineros presintieron que se aproximaban a tierra. 28 Echaron la sonda y encontraron que el agua tenía unos treinta y siete metros de profundidad. Más adelante volvieron a echar la sonda y encontraron que tenía cerca de veintisiete metros[c] de profundidad. 29 Temiendo que fuéramos a estrellarnos contra las rocas, echaron cuatro anclas por la popa y se pusieron a rogar que amaneciera. 30 En un intento por escapar del barco, los marineros comenzaron a bajar el bote salvavidas al mar, con el pretexto de que iban a echar algunas anclas desde la proa. 31 Pero Pablo advirtió al centurión y a los soldados: «Si esos no se quedan en el barco, no podrán salvarse ustedes». 32 Así que los soldados cortaron las amarras del bote salvavidas y lo dejaron caer al agua.
33 Estaba a punto de amanecer cuando Pablo animó a todos a tomar alimento: «Hoy hace ya catorce días que ustedes están con la vida en un hilo y siguen sin probar bocado. 34 Les ruego que coman algo, pues lo necesitan para sobrevivir. Ninguno de ustedes perderá ni un solo cabello de la cabeza». 35 Dicho esto, tomó pan y dio gracias a Dios delante de todos. Luego lo partió y comenzó a comer. 36 Todos se animaron y también comieron. 37 Éramos en total doscientas setenta y seis personas en el barco. 38 Una vez satisfechos, aligeraron el barco echando el trigo al mar.
39 Cuando amaneció, no reconocieron la tierra, pero vieron una bahía que tenía playa, donde decidieron encallar el barco a como diera lugar. 40 Cortaron las anclas y las dejaron caer en el mar, desatando a la vez las amarras de los timones. Luego izaron a favor del viento la vela de proa y se dirigieron a la playa. 41 Pero el barco fue a dar en un banco de arena y encalló. La proa se encajó en el fondo y quedó varada, mientras la popa se hacía pedazos al embate de las olas.
42 Los soldados pensaron matar a los presos para que ninguno escapara a nado. 43 Pero el centurión quería salvarle la vida a Pablo y les impidió llevar a cabo el plan. Dio orden de que los que pudieran nadar saltaran primero por la borda para llegar a tierra, 44 y de que los demás salieran valiéndose de tablas o de restos del barco. De esta manera todos llegamos sanos y salvos a tierra.
En la isla de Malta
28 Una vez a salvo, nos enteramos de que la isla se llamaba Malta. 2 Los isleños nos trataron con extraordinaria bondad. Encendieron una fogata y nos invitaron a acercarnos, porque estaba lloviendo y hacía frío. 3 Sucedió que Pablo recogió un montón de leña y la estaba echando al fuego cuando una víbora que huía del calor se le prendió en la mano. 4 Al ver la serpiente colgada de la mano de Pablo, los isleños se pusieron a comentar entre sí: «Sin duda este hombre es un asesino pues, aunque se salvó del mar, la justicia divina no va a consentir que siga con vida». 5 Pero Pablo sacudió la mano, la serpiente cayó en el fuego y él no sufrió ningún daño. 6 La gente esperaba que se hinchara o cayera muerto de repente, pero después de esperar un buen rato y de ver que nada extraño le sucedía, cambiaron de parecer y decían que era un dios.
7 Cerca de allí había una finca que pertenecía a Publio, el funcionario principal de la isla. Este nos recibió en su casa con amabilidad y nos hospedó durante tres días. 8 El padre de Publio estaba en cama, enfermo con fiebre y disentería. Pablo entró a verlo y, después de orar, le impuso las manos y lo sanó. 9 Como consecuencia de esto, los demás enfermos de la isla también acudían y eran sanados. 10 Nos colmaron de muchas atenciones y nos proveyeron de todo lo necesario para el viaje.
Llegada a Roma
11 Al cabo de tres meses en la isla, zarpamos en un barco que había invernado allí. Era una nave de Alejandría que tenía por insignia a los dioses Dióscuros.[d] 12 Hicimos escala en Siracusa, donde nos quedamos tres días. 13 Desde allí navegamos bordeando la costa y llegamos a Regio. Al día siguiente se levantó el viento del sur y al segundo día llegamos a Poteoli. 14 Allí encontramos a algunos creyentes que nos invitaron a pasar una semana con ellos. Y por fin llegamos a Roma. 15 Los hermanos de Roma, habiéndose enterado de nuestra situación, salieron hasta el Foro de Apio y Tres Tabernas a recibirnos. Al verlos, Pablo dio gracias a Dios y cobró ánimo. 16 Cuando llegamos a Roma, a Pablo se le permitió tener su domicilio particular, con un soldado que lo custodiara.
Pablo predica bajo custodia en Roma
17 Tres días más tarde, Pablo convocó a los dirigentes de los judíos. Cuando estuvieron reunidos, dijo:
—A mí, hermanos, a pesar de no haber hecho nada contra mi pueblo ni contra las costumbres de nuestros antepasados, me arrestaron en Jerusalén y me entregaron a los romanos. 18 Estos me interrogaron y quisieron soltarme por no ser yo culpable de ningún delito que mereciera la muerte. 19 Cuando los judíos se opusieron, me vi obligado a apelar al césar, pero no porque tuviera alguna acusación que presentar contra mi nación. 20 Por este motivo he pedido verlos y hablar con ustedes. Precisamente por la esperanza de Israel estoy encadenado.
21 —Nosotros no hemos recibido ninguna carta de Judea que tenga que ver contigo —contestaron ellos—, ni ha llegado ninguno de los hermanos de allá con malos informes o que haya hablado mal de ti. 22 Pero queremos oír tu punto de vista, porque lo único que sabemos es que en todas partes se habla en contra de esa secta.
23 Señalaron un día para reunirse con Pablo y acudieron en mayor número a la casa donde estaba alojado. Desde la mañana hasta la tarde estuvo explicándoles y testificándoles acerca del reino de Dios y tratando de convencerlos respecto a Jesús, partiendo de la Ley de Moisés y de los Profetas. 24 Unos se convencieron por lo que él decía, pero otros se negaron a creer. 25 No pudieron ponerse de acuerdo entre sí, y comenzaron a irse cuando Pablo añadió esta última declaración:
—Con razón el Espíritu Santo habló a sus antepasados por medio del profeta Isaías diciendo:
26 »“Ve a este pueblo y dile:
‘Por mucho que oigan, no entenderán;
por mucho que vean, no comprenderán’.
27 Porque el corazón de este pueblo se ha vuelto insensible;
se les han tapado los oídos
y se les han cerrado los ojos.
De lo contrario, verían con los ojos,
oirían con los oídos,
entenderían con el corazón,
se arrepentirían y yo los sanaría”.[e]
28 »Por tanto, quiero que sepan que esta salvación de Dios se ha enviado a los no judíos, y ellos sí escucharán». 29 [f]
30 Durante dos años completos permaneció Pablo en la casa que tenía alquilada y recibía a todos los que iban a verlo. 31 Predicaba el reino de Dios y enseñaba acerca del Señor Jesucristo sin impedimento y sin temor alguno.
Footnotes
- 27:9 Es decir, el día del Perdón (Yom Kippur) el cual se celebraba en septiembre u octubre, de manera que se acercaba el invierno.
- 27:27 En la antigüedad el nombre Adriático se refería a una zona que se extendía muy al sur de Italia.
- 27:28 treinta y siete … veintisiete metros. Lit. veinte … quince brazas.
- 28:11 Dioses gemelos de la mitología griega, probablemente Cástor y Pólux.
- 28:27 Is 6:9,10.
- 28:29 Algunos manuscritos agregan lo siguiente: Después que él dijo esto, los judíos se fueron, discutiendo acaloradamente entre ellos.
Acts 27-28
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Acts 27-28
New International Version
Paul Sails for Rome
27 When it was decided that we(A) would sail for Italy,(B) Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment.(C) 2 We boarded a ship from Adramyttium about to sail for ports along the coast of the province of Asia,(D) and we put out to sea. Aristarchus,(E) a Macedonian(F) from Thessalonica,(G) was with us.
3 The next day we landed at Sidon;(H) and Julius, in kindness to Paul,(I) allowed him to go to his friends so they might provide for his needs.(J) 4 From there we put out to sea again and passed to the lee of Cyprus because the winds were against us.(K) 5 When we had sailed across the open sea off the coast of Cilicia(L) and Pamphylia,(M) we landed at Myra in Lycia. 6 There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship(N) sailing for Italy(O) and put us on board. 7 We made slow headway for many days and had difficulty arriving off Cnidus. When the wind did not allow us to hold our course,(P) we sailed to the lee of Crete,(Q) opposite Salmone. 8 We moved along the coast with difficulty and came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea.
9 Much time had been lost, and sailing had already become dangerous because by now it was after the Day of Atonement.[a](R) So Paul warned them, 10 “Men, I can see that our voyage is going to be disastrous and bring great loss to ship and cargo, and to our own lives also.”(S) 11 But the centurion, instead of listening to what Paul said, followed the advice of the pilot and of the owner of the ship. 12 Since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority decided that we should sail on, hoping to reach Phoenix and winter there. This was a harbor in Crete,(T) facing both southwest and northwest.
The Storm
13 When a gentle south wind began to blow, they saw their opportunity; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete. 14 Before very long, a wind of hurricane force,(U) called the Northeaster, swept down from the island. 15 The ship was caught by the storm and could not head into the wind; so we gave way to it and were driven along. 16 As we passed to the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were hardly able to make the lifeboat(V) secure, 17 so the men hoisted it aboard. Then they passed ropes under the ship itself to hold it together. Because they were afraid they would run aground(W) on the sandbars of Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor[b] and let the ship be driven along. 18 We took such a violent battering from the storm that the next day they began to throw the cargo overboard.(X) 19 On the third day, they threw the ship’s tackle overboard with their own hands. 20 When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved.
21 After they had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up before them and said: “Men, you should have taken my advice(Y) not to sail from Crete;(Z) then you would have spared yourselves this damage and loss. 22 But now I urge you to keep up your courage,(AA) because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed. 23 Last night an angel(AB) of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve(AC) stood beside me(AD) 24 and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar;(AE) and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’(AF) 25 So keep up your courage,(AG) men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me.(AH) 26 Nevertheless, we must run aground(AI) on some island.”(AJ)
The Shipwreck
27 On the fourteenth night we were still being driven across the Adriatic[c] Sea, when about midnight the sailors sensed they were approaching land. 28 They took soundings and found that the water was a hundred and twenty feet[d] deep. A short time later they took soundings again and found it was ninety feet[e] deep. 29 Fearing that we would be dashed against the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daylight. 30 In an attempt to escape from the ship, the sailors let the lifeboat(AK) down into the sea, pretending they were going to lower some anchors from the bow. 31 Then Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men stay with the ship, you cannot be saved.”(AL) 32 So the soldiers cut the ropes that held the lifeboat and let it drift away.
33 Just before dawn Paul urged them all to eat. “For the last fourteen days,” he said, “you have been in constant suspense and have gone without food—you haven’t eaten anything. 34 Now I urge you to take some food. You need it to survive. Not one of you will lose a single hair from his head.”(AM) 35 After he said this, he took some bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it(AN) and began to eat. 36 They were all encouraged(AO) and ate some food themselves. 37 Altogether there were 276 of us on board. 38 When they had eaten as much as they wanted, they lightened the ship by throwing the grain into the sea.(AP)
39 When daylight came, they did not recognize the land, but they saw a bay with a sandy beach,(AQ) where they decided to run the ship aground if they could. 40 Cutting loose the anchors,(AR) they left them in the sea and at the same time untied the ropes that held the rudders. Then they hoisted the foresail to the wind and made for the beach. 41 But the ship struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was broken to pieces by the pounding of the surf.(AS)
42 The soldiers planned to kill the prisoners to prevent any of them from swimming away and escaping. 43 But the centurion wanted to spare Paul’s life(AT) and kept them from carrying out their plan. He ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land. 44 The rest were to get there on planks or on other pieces of the ship. In this way everyone reached land safely.(AU)
Paul Ashore on Malta
28 Once safely on shore, we(AV) found out that the island(AW) was called Malta. 2 The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold. 3 Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself on his hand. 4 When the islanders saw the snake hanging from his hand,(AX) they said to each other, “This man must be a murderer; for though he escaped from the sea, the goddess Justice has not allowed him to live.”(AY) 5 But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.(AZ) 6 The people expected him to swell up or suddenly fall dead; but after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god.(BA)
7 There was an estate nearby that belonged to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us to his home and showed us generous hospitality for three days. 8 His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer,(BB) placed his hands on him(BC) and healed him.(BD) 9 When this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured. 10 They honored us(BE) in many ways; and when we were ready to sail, they furnished us with the supplies we needed.
Paul’s Arrival at Rome
11 After three months we put out to sea in a ship that had wintered in the island—it was an Alexandrian ship(BF) with the figurehead of the twin gods Castor and Pollux. 12 We put in at Syracuse and stayed there three days. 13 From there we set sail and arrived at Rhegium. The next day the south wind came up, and on the following day we reached Puteoli. 14 There we found some brothers and sisters(BG) who invited us to spend a week with them. And so we came to Rome. 15 The brothers and sisters(BH) there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. At the sight of these people Paul thanked God and was encouraged. 16 When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with a soldier to guard him.(BI)
Paul Preaches at Rome Under Guard
17 Three days later he called together the local Jewish leaders.(BJ) When they had assembled, Paul said to them: “My brothers,(BK) although I have done nothing against our people(BL) or against the customs of our ancestors,(BM) I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans. 18 They examined me(BN) and wanted to release me,(BO) because I was not guilty of any crime deserving death.(BP) 19 The Jews objected, so I was compelled to make an appeal to Caesar.(BQ) I certainly did not intend to bring any charge against my own people. 20 For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you. It is because of the hope of Israel(BR) that I am bound with this chain.”(BS)
21 They replied, “We have not received any letters from Judea concerning you, and none of our people(BT) who have come from there has reported or said anything bad about you. 22 But we want to hear what your views are, for we know that people everywhere are talking against this sect.”(BU)
23 They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. He witnessed to them from morning till evening, explaining about the kingdom of God,(BV) and from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets(BW) he tried to persuade them about Jesus.(BX) 24 Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe.(BY) 25 They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit spoke the truth to your ancestors when he said(BZ) through Isaiah the prophet:
26 “‘Go to this people and say,
“You will be ever hearing but never understanding;
you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.”
27 For this people’s heart has become calloused;(CA)
they hardly hear with their ears,
and they have closed their eyes.
Otherwise they might see with their eyes,
hear with their ears,
understand with their hearts
and turn, and I would heal them.’[f](CB)
28 “Therefore I want you to know that God’s salvation(CC) has been sent to the Gentiles,(CD) and they will listen!” [29] [g]
30 For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. 31 He proclaimed the kingdom of God(CE) and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness(CF) and without hindrance!
Footnotes
- Acts 27:9 That is, Yom Kippur
- Acts 27:17 Or the sails
- Acts 27:27 In ancient times the name referred to an area extending well south of Italy.
- Acts 27:28 Or about 37 meters
- Acts 27:28 Or about 27 meters
- Acts 28:27 Isaiah 6:9,10 (see Septuagint)
- Acts 28:29 Some manuscripts include here After he said this, the Jews left, arguing vigorously among themselves.
Acts 27-28
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Acts 27-28
King James Version
27 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.
2 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.
3 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.
4 And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
5 And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.
6 And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.
7 And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;
8 And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.
9 Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,
10 And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.
11 Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
12 And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
13 And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
14 But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.
15 And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.
16 And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
17 Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.
18 And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;
19 And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship.
20 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.
21 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship.
23 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
24 Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.
25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.
26 Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island.
27 But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;
28 And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms.
29 Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.
30 And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship,
31 Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved.
32 Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.
33 And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing.
34 Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you.
35 And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat.
36 Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat.
37 And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls.
38 And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.
39 And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship.
40 And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.
41 And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves.
42 And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.
43 But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:
44 And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land.
28 And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.
2 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.
3 And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand.
4 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.
5 And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.
6 Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.
7 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.
8 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.
9 So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed:
10 Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.
11 And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux.
12 And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days.
13 And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:
14 Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.
15 And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.
16 And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.
17 And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.
18 Who, when they had examined me, would have let me go, because there was no cause of death in me.
19 But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of.
20 For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.
21 And they said unto him, We neither received letters out of Judaea concerning thee, neither any of the brethren that came shewed or spake any harm of thee.
22 But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.
23 And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.
24 And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not.
25 And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers,
26 Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive:
27 For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
28 Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.
29 And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves.
30 And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,
31 Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.
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