사도행전 28
Korean Living Bible
28 육지에 무사히 오른 후에야 우리는 그 곳이 [a]몰타섬이란 것을 알게 되 었다.
2 토인들은 우리를 친절히 대해 주었으며 비를 맞고 추위에 떨고 있는 우리에게 불까지 피워 주었다.
3 그때 바울이 나무 한 아름을 불에 집어 넣자 그 속에 있던 독사가 뜨거워서 기어나와 그의 손에 달라 붙었다.
4 섬 사람들은 뱀이 바울의 손에 매달린 것을 보고 “이 사람은 틀림없이 살인자이다. 그가 바다에서는 간신히 살아 나왔으나 [b]정의의 신이 절대로 살려 두지 않을 것이다” 하고 서로 말하였다.
5 그러나 바울은 그 뱀을 불 속에 떨어 버리고 전혀 해를 받지 않았다.
6 그들은 바울이 곧 부어오르거나 갑자기 쓰러져 죽을 줄로 알았는데 오래 기다려도 아무렇지 않자 생각을 돌려 바울을 신이라고 하였다.
7 그 근처에는 그 섬의 추장 보블리오가 소유하고 있는 토지가 있었다. 그 추장은 우리를 따뜻이 맞아 주고 3일 동안이나 정성껏 대접해 주었다.
8 그때 추장의 아버지가 열병과 이질에 걸려 앓고 있어서 바울이 들어가 기도하고 손을 얹어 낫게 해 주었다.
9 그러자 그 섬의 다른 병자들도 이 소식을 듣고 와서 고침을 받았다.
10 그들은 여러 가지로 우리를 깍듯이 대접해 주고 떠날 때는 필요한 물건까지 배에 실어 주었다.
11 석 달 후에 우리는 그 섬에서 겨울을 지낸 알렉산드리아의 [c]디오스구로호를 타고 떠나
12 시라쿠사에 배를 대고 거기서 3일을 머물렀다.
13 우리는 다시 레기온으로 가서 하루를 지낸 후 때마침 불어오는 남풍을 타고 이틀 후에 보디올에 닿았다.
14 우리는 거기서 몇몇 신자들을 만나 그들의 초대를 받고 일 주일을 그들과 함께 지낸 후 로마에 도착하였다.
15 그 곳 신자들이 우리가 온다는 소식을 듣고 [d]아피오 광장과 [e]트레스 타베르네까지 마중 나오자 바울은 그들을 보고 하나님께 감사하며 용기를 얻었다.
바울이 로마에 도착함
16 우리가 로마에 들어가자 바울은 경비병 한 사람과 함께 민가에 따로 머물러도 좋다는 허락을 받았다.
17 사흘 후 바울은 그 곳에 사는 유대인 지도자들을 초청한 자리에서 이렇게 말하였다. “형제 여러분, 나는 우리 민족에 대해서나 조상의 풍속에 대해서 전혀 잘못한 일이 없는데도 예루살렘에서 죄인으로 체포되어 로마인들에게 넘겨졌습니다.
18 로마인들은 나를 심문해 보고 죽일 만한 죄가 없으므로 놓아 주려고 하였으나
19 유대인들이 반대했기 때문에 나는 하는 수 없이 로마 황제에게 상소하였습니다. 그렇다고 내 민족을 고소하려는 것이 아닙니다.
20 나는 여러분을 만나 함께 이야기하려고 여러분을 불렀습니다. 내가 이렇게 쇠사슬에 묶인 것은 이스라엘의 희망 때문입니다.”
21 그러자 그들은 바울에게 이렇게 말하였다. “우리는 유대로부터 당신에 관한 편지를 받은 적도 없고 여기 온 형제들 중에서도 당신에 대해 나쁘게 평하거나 말하는 사람이 없었습니다.
22 그런데 우리가 알기에는 당신의 종파가 어디서나 배척을 당하고 있다는데 당신의 생각은 어떤지 들어 보고 싶습니다.”
23 그러고서 바울과 날짜를 정하고 많은 사람들이 그의 숙소로 찾아왔다. 그래서 바울은 아침부터 저녁까지 하나님의 나라에 대해서 설명하며 증거하고 모세의 율법과 예언자들의 글을 가지고 예수님에 관해 그들을 설득시키려고 하였다.
24 그런데 어떤 사람들은 바울의 말을 믿었으나 어떤 사람들은 믿으려 하지 않았다.
25 그들이 서로 의견이 엇갈린 채 떠나려 하자 바울이 한마디 덧붙였다. “성령님이 예언자 이사야를 통해 여러분의 조상에게 다음과 같이 잘 말했습니다.
26 [f]‘너는 이 백성에게 가서 그들은 계속 들어도 깨닫지 못하고 계속 보아도 알지 못한다고 말하라.
27 이 백성은 마음이 둔해졌고 귀는 먹었으며 눈까지 멀었다. 그렇지 않으면 그들이 눈으로 보고 귀로 듣고 마음으로 깨달아 돌아와서 나에게 고침을 받을지도 모른다.’
28 “그러므로 여러분은 하나님이 주신 구원이 이방인들에게 돌아갔다는 사실을 아셔야 합니다. 그들은 이 구원의 말씀을 들을 것입니다.”
29 [g](바울이 이 말을 한 후에 유대인들은 서로 격렬한 논쟁을 하다가 돌아갔다.)
30 바울은 만 2년 동안 자기 셋집에 머물면서 찾아오는 모든 사람을 따뜻하게 맞아들여
31 아무런 방해도 받지 않고 담대하게 하나님의 나라를 전파하고 주 예수 그리스도에 대하여 가르쳤다.
Acts 28
New King James Version
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
International Children’s Bible
Paul on the Island of Malta
28 When we were safe on land, we learned that the island was called Malta. 2 It was raining and very cold. But the people who lived there were very good to us. They made us a fire and welcomed all of us. 3 Paul gathered a pile of sticks for the fire. He was putting them on the fire when a poisonous snake came out because of the heat and bit him on the hand. 4 The people living on the island saw the snake hanging from Paul’s hand. They said to each other, “This man must be a murderer! He did not die in the sea, but Justice[a] does not want him to live.” 5 But Paul shook the snake off into the fire. He was not hurt. 6 The people thought that Paul would swell up or fall down dead. The people waited and watched him for a long time, but nothing bad happened to him. So they changed their minds about Paul. Now they said, “He is a god!”
7 There were some fields around there owned by a very important man on the island. His name was Publius. He welcomed us into his home and was very good to us. We stayed in his house for three days. 8 Publius’ father was very sick with a fever and dysentery.[b] But Paul went to him and prayed. Then he put his hands on the man and healed him. 9 After this, all the other sick people on the island came to Paul, and he healed them, too. 10-11 The people on the island gave us many honors. We stayed there three months. When we were ready to leave, they gave us the things we needed.
Paul Goes to Rome
We got on a ship from Alexandria. The ship had stayed on the island during the winter. On the front of the ship was the sign of the twin gods.[c] 12 We stopped at Syracuse for three days and then left. 13 From there we sailed to Rhegium. The next day a wind began to blow from the southwest, so we were able to leave. A day later we came to Puteoli. 14 We found some believers there, and they asked us to stay with them for a week. Finally, we came to Rome. 15 The believers in Rome heard that we were there. They came out as far as the Market of Appius[d] and the Three Inns[e] to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and thanked God.
Paul in Rome
16 Then we arrived at Rome. There, Paul was allowed to live alone. But a soldier stayed with him to guard him.
17 Three days later Paul sent for the Jewish leaders there. When they came together, he said, “Brothers, I have done nothing against our people. I have done nothing against the customs of our fathers. But I was arrested in Jerusalem and given to the Romans. 18 The Romans asked me many questions. But they could find no reason why I should be killed. They wanted to let me go free, 19 but the Jews there did not want that. So I had to ask to come to Rome to have my trial before Caesar. But I have no charge to bring against my own people. 20 That is why I wanted to see you and talk with you. I am bound with this chain because I believe in the hope of Israel.”
21 The Jews answered Paul, “We have received no letters from Judea about you. None of our Jewish brothers who have come from there brought news about you or told us anything bad about you. 22 We want to hear your ideas. We know that people everywhere are speaking against this religious group.”
23 Paul and the Jews chose a day for a meeting. On that day many more of the Jews met with Paul at the place he was staying. Paul spoke to them all day long, explaining the kingdom of God to them. He tried to persuade them to believe these things about Jesus. He used the law of Moses and the writings of the prophets to do this. 24 Some of the Jews believed what Paul said, but others did not. 25 So they argued, and the Jews were ready to leave. But Paul said one more thing to them: “The Holy Spirit spoke the truth to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet. He said,
26 ‘Go to this people and say:
You will listen and listen, but you will not understand.
You will look and look, but you will not learn.
27 For these people have become stubborn.
They don’t hear with their ears.
And they have closed their eyes.
Otherwise, they might really understand
what they see with their eyes
and hear with their ears.
They might really understand in their minds.
If they did this, they would come back to me and be forgiven.’ Isaiah 6:9-10
28 “I want you Jews to know that God has also sent his salvation to the non-Jewish people. They will listen!” 29 [After Paul said this, the Jews left. They were arguing very much with each other.][f]
30 Paul stayed two full years in his own rented house. He welcomed all people who came and visited him. 31 He preached about the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. He was very bold, and no one stopped him.
Footnotes
- 28:4 Justice The people thought there was a god named Justice who would punish bad people.
- 28:8 dysentery A sickness like diarrhea.
- 28:10-11 twin gods Statues of Castor and Pollux, gods in old Greek tales.
- 28:15 Market of Appius A town about 40 miles from Rome.
- 28:15 Three Inns A town about 30 miles from Rome.
- 28:29 After . . . other. Some Greek copies do not contain the bracketed text.
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