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Hechos 28
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Hechos 28
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Pablo en la isla de Malta
28 Una vez a salvo en la costa, nos enteramos de que estábamos en la isla de Malta. 2 La gente de la isla fue muy amable con nosotros. Hacía frío y llovía, entonces encendieron una fogata en la orilla para recibirnos.
3 Mientras Pablo juntaba una brazada de leña y la echaba en el fuego, una serpiente venenosa que huía del calor lo mordió en la mano. 4 Los habitantes de la isla, al ver la serpiente colgando de su mano, se decían unos a otros: «¡Sin duda este es un asesino! Aunque se salvó del mar, la justicia no le permitirá vivir»; 5 pero Pablo se sacudió la serpiente en el fuego y no sufrió ningún daño. 6 La gente esperaba que él se hinchara o que cayera muerto de repente; pero después de esperar y esperar y ver que estaba ileso, cambiaron de opinión y llegaron a la conclusión de que Pablo era un dios.
7 Cerca de la costa adonde llegamos, había una propiedad que pertenecía a Publio, el funcionario principal de la isla. Él nos recibió y nos atendió con amabilidad por tres días. 8 Dio la casualidad de que el padre de Publio estaba enfermo con fiebre y disentería. Pablo entró a verlo, oró por él, puso sus manos sobre él y lo sanó. 9 Entonces todos los demás enfermos de la isla también vinieron y fueron sanados. 10 Como resultado, nos colmaron de honores y, cuando llegó el tiempo de partir, la gente nos proveyó de todo lo que necesitaríamos para el viaje.
Pablo llega a Roma
11 Tres meses después del naufragio, zarpamos en otro barco, que había pasado el invierno en la isla; era un barco de Alejandría que tenía como figura de proa a los dioses gemelos.[a] 12 Hicimos la primera parada en Siracusa,[b] donde nos quedamos tres días. 13 De allí navegamos hasta Regio.[c] Un día después, un viento del sur empezó a soplar, de manera que, al día siguiente, navegamos por la costa hasta Poteoli. 14 Allí encontramos a algunos creyentes,[d] quienes nos invitaron a pasar una semana con ellos. Y así llegamos a Roma.
15 Los hermanos de Roma se habían enterado de nuestra inminente llegada, y salieron hasta el Foro[e] por el Camino Apio para recibirnos. En Las Tres Tabernas[f] nos esperaba otro grupo. Cuando Pablo los vio, se animó y dio gracias a Dios.
16 Una vez que llegamos a Roma, a Pablo se le permitió hospedarse en un alojamiento privado, aunque estaba bajo la custodia de un soldado.
Pablo predica en Roma bajo custodia
17 Tres días después de haber llegado, Pablo mandó reunir a los líderes judíos locales. Les dijo:
—Hermanos, fui arrestado en Jerusalén y entregado al gobierno romano, a pesar de no haber hecho nada en contra de nuestro pueblo ni de las costumbres de nuestros antepasados. 18 Los romanos me llevaron a juicio y querían ponerme en libertad, porque no encontraron ninguna causa para condenarme a muerte; 19 pero cuando los líderes judíos protestaron por la decisión, creí necesario apelar al César, aunque no tenía deseos de presentar cargos contra mi propia gente. 20 Les pedí a ustedes que vinieran hoy aquí para que nos conociéramos y para que yo pudiera explicarles que estoy atado con esta cadena porque creo que la esperanza de Israel—el Mesías—ya ha venido.
21 Ellos respondieron:
—No hemos recibido ninguna carta de Judea ni ningún informe en tu contra de nadie que haya venido por aquí; 22 pero queremos escuchar lo que tú crees, pues lo único que sabemos de este movimiento es que se le ataca por todas partes.
23 Entonces fijaron una fecha, y ese día mucha gente llegó al lugar donde Pablo estaba alojado. Él explicó y dio testimonio acerca del reino de Dios y trató de convencerlos acerca de Jesús con las Escrituras. Usando la ley de Moisés y los libros de los profetas, les habló desde la mañana hasta la noche. 24 Algunos se convencieron por las cosas que dijo, pero otros no creyeron. 25 Después de discutir entre unos y otros, se fueron con las siguientes palabras finales de Pablo: «El Espíritu Santo tenía razón cuando les dijo a sus antepasados por medio del profeta Isaías:
26 “Ve y dile a este pueblo:
Cuando ustedes oigan lo que digo,
no entenderán.
Cuando vean lo que hago,
no comprenderán.
27 Pues el corazón de este pueblo está endurecido,
y sus oídos no pueden oír,
y han cerrado los ojos,
así que sus ojos no pueden ver,
y sus oídos no pueden oír,
y su corazón no puede entender,
y no pueden volver a mí
para que yo los sane”[g].
28 Así que quiero que sepan que esta salvación de Dios también se ha ofrecido a los gentiles,[h] y ellos la aceptarán».[i]
30 Durante los dos años siguientes Pablo vivió en Roma pagando sus gastos él mismo.[j] Recibía a todos los que lo visitaban, 31 y proclamaba con valentía el reino de Dios y enseñaba acerca del Señor Jesucristo; y nadie intentó detenerlo.
Footnotes
- 28:11 Los dioses gemelos eran los dioses romanos Cástor y Pólux.
- 28:12 Siracusa estaba en la isla de Sicilia.
- 28:13 Regio estaba en la punta del sur de Italia.
- 28:14 En griego hermanos.
- 28:15a El Foro estaba como a 70 kilómetros (43 millas) de Roma.
- 28:15b Las Tres Tabernas estaba como a 57 kilómetros (35 millas) de Roma.
- 28:26-27 Is 6:9-10 (versión griega).
- 28:28a Gentil[es], que no es judío.
- 28:28b Algunos manuscritos agregan el versículo 29: Y después de que dijo estas palabras, los judíos se fueron, muy en desacuerdo unos con otros.
- 28:30 O en una habitación que alquilaba.
Acts 28
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Acts 28
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Paul Ashore on Malta
28 Once safely on shore, we(A) found out that the island(B) 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,(C) 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.”(D) 5 But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.(E) 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.(F)
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,(G) placed his hands on him(H) and healed him.(I) 9 When this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured. 10 They honored us(J) 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(K) 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(L) who invited us to spend a week with them. And so we came to Rome. 15 The brothers and sisters(M) 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.(N)
Paul Preaches at Rome Under Guard
17 Three days later he called together the local Jewish leaders.(O) When they had assembled, Paul said to them: “My brothers,(P) although I have done nothing against our people(Q) or against the customs of our ancestors,(R) I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans. 18 They examined me(S) and wanted to release me,(T) because I was not guilty of any crime deserving death.(U) 19 The Jews objected, so I was compelled to make an appeal to Caesar.(V) 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(W) that I am bound with this chain.”(X)
21 They replied, “We have not received any letters from Judea concerning you, and none of our people(Y) 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.”(Z)
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,(AA) and from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets(AB) he tried to persuade them about Jesus.(AC) 24 Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe.(AD) 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(AE) 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;(AF)
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.’[a](AG)
28 “Therefore I want you to know that God’s salvation(AH) has been sent to the Gentiles,(AI) and they will listen!” [29] [b]
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(AJ) and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness(AK) and without hindrance!
Footnotes
- 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 28
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Acts 28
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Paul’s Ministry on Malta
28 Now when they had escaped, they then found out that (A)the island was called Malta. 2 And the (B)natives[a] 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. 3 But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat, and fastened on his hand. 4 So when the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he has escaped the sea, yet justice does not allow to live.” 5 But he shook off the creature into the fire and (C)suffered no harm. 6 However, they were expecting that he would swell up or suddenly fall down dead. But after they had looked for a long time and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds and (D)said that he was a god.
7 In that region there was an estate of the [b]leading citizen of the island, whose name was Publius, who received us and entertained us courteously for three days. 8 And it happened that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and dysentery. Paul went in to him and (E)prayed, and (F)he laid his hands on him and healed him. 9 So when this was done, the rest of those on the island who had diseases also came and were healed. 10 They also honored us in many (G)ways; and when we departed, they provided such things as were (H)necessary.
Arrival at Rome
11 After three months we sailed in (I)an Alexandrian ship whose figurehead was the [c]Twin Brothers, which had wintered at the island. 12 And landing at Syracuse, we stayed three days. 13 From there we circled round and reached Rhegium. And after one day the south wind blew; and the next day we came to Puteoli, 14 where we found (J)brethren, and were invited to stay with them seven days. And so we went toward Rome. 15 And from there, when the brethren heard about us, they came to meet us as far as Appii Forum and Three Inns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.
16 Now when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard; but (K)Paul was permitted to dwell by himself with the soldier who guarded him.
Paul’s Ministry at Rome
17 And it came to pass after three days that Paul called the leaders of the Jews together. So when they had come together, he said to them: “Men and brethren, (L)though I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet (M)I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans, 18 who, (N)when they had examined me, wanted to let me go, because there was no cause for putting me to death. 19 But when the [d]Jews spoke against it, (O)I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not that I had anything of which to accuse my nation. 20 For this reason therefore I have called for you, to see you and speak with you, because (P)for the hope of Israel I am bound with (Q)this chain.”
21 Then they said to him, “We neither received letters from Judea concerning you, nor have any of the brethren who came reported or spoken any evil of you. 22 But we desire to hear from you what you think; for concerning this sect, we know that (R)it is spoken against everywhere.”
23 So when they had appointed him a day, many came to him at his lodging, (S)to whom he explained and solemnly testified of the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus (T)from both the Law of Moses and the Prophets, from morning till evening. 24 And (U)some were persuaded by the things which were spoken, and some disbelieved. 25 So when they did not agree among themselves, they departed after Paul had said one word: “The Holy Spirit spoke rightly through Isaiah the prophet to [e]our fathers, 26 saying,
(V)‘Go to this people and say:
“Hearing you will hear, and shall not understand;
And seeing you will see, and not perceive;
27 For the hearts of this people have grown dull.
Their ears are hard of hearing,
And their eyes they have closed,
Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears,
Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn,
So that I should heal them.” ’
28 “Therefore let it be known to you that the salvation of God has been sent (W)to the Gentiles, and they will hear it!” 29 [f]And when he had said these words, the Jews departed and had a great dispute among themselves.
30 Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, 31 (X)preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding him.
Footnotes
- Acts 28:2 Lit. barbarians
- Acts 28:7 Magistrate
- Acts 28:11 Gr. Dioskouroi, Zeus’s sons Castor and Pollux
- Acts 28:19 The ruling authorities
- Acts 28:25 NU your
- Acts 28:29 NU omits v. 29.
Acts 28
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Acts 28
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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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