Atti 28
Conferenza Episcopale Italiana
Soggiorno a Malta
28 Una volta in salvo, venimmo a sapere che l'isola si chiamava Malta. 2 Gli indigeni ci trattarono con rara umanità; ci accolsero tutti attorno a un gran fuoco, che avevano acceso perché era sopraggiunta la pioggia ed era freddo. 3 Mentre Paolo raccoglieva un fascio di sarmenti e lo gettava sul fuoco, una vipera, risvegliata dal calore, lo morse a una mano. 4 Al vedere la serpe pendergli dalla mano, gli indigeni dicevano tra loro: «Certamente costui è un assassino, se, anche scampato dal mare, la Giustizia non lo lascia vivere». 5 Ma egli scosse la serpe nel fuoco e non ne patì alcun male. 6 Quella gente si aspettava di vederlo gonfiare e cadere morto sul colpo, ma, dopo avere molto atteso senza vedere succedergli nulla di straodinario, cambiò parere e diceva che era un dio.
7 Nelle vicinanze di quel luogo c'era un terreno appartenente al "primò'dell'isola, chiamato Publio; questi ci accolse e ci ospitò con benevolenza per tre giorni. 8 Avvenne che il padre di Publio dovette mettersi a letto colpito da febbri e da dissenteria; Paolo l'andò a visitare e dopo aver pregato gli impose le mani e lo guarì. 9 Dopo questo fatto, anche gli altri isolani che avevano malattie accorrevano e venivano sanati; 10 ci colmarono di onori e al momento della partenza ci rifornirono di tutto il necessario.
Da Malta a Roma
11 Dopo tre mesi salpammo su una nave di Alessandria che aveva svernato nell'isola, recante l'insegna dei Diòscuri. 12 Approdammo a Siracusa, dove rimanemmo tre giorni 13 e di qui, costeggiando, giungemmo a Reggio. Il giorno seguente si levò lo scirocco e così l'indomani arrivammo a Pozzuoli. 14 Qui trovammo alcuni fratelli, i quali ci invitarono a restare con loro una settimana. Partimmo quindi alla volta di Roma. 15 I fratelli di là, avendo avuto notizie di noi, ci vennero incontro fino al Foro di Appio e alle Tre Taverne. Paolo, al vederli, rese grazie a Dio e prese coraggio.
16 Arrivati a Roma, fu concesso a Paolo di abitare per suo conto con un soldato di guardia.
Presa di contatto con i Giudei di Roma
17 Dopo tre giorni, egli convocò a sé i più in vista tra i Giudei e venuti che furono, disse loro: «Fratelli, senza aver fatto nulla contro il mio popolo e contro le usanze dei padri, sono stato arrestato a Gerusalemme e consegnato in mano dei Romani. 18 Questi, dopo avermi interrogato, volevano rilasciarmi, non avendo trovato in me alcuna colpa degna di morte. 19 Ma continuando i Giudei ad opporsi, sono stato costretto ad appellarmi a Cesare, senza intendere con questo muovere accuse contro il mio popolo. 20 Ecco perché vi ho chiamati, per vedervi e parlarvi, poiché è a causa della speranza d'Israele che io sono legato da questa catena». 21 Essi gli risposero: «Noi non abbiamo ricevuto nessuna lettera sul tuo conto dalla Giudea né alcuno dei fratelli è venuto a riferire o a parlar male di te. 22 Ci sembra bene tuttavia ascoltare da te quello che pensi; di questa setta infatti sappiamo che trova dovunque opposizione».
Dichiarazione di Paolo ai Giudei di Roma
23 E fissatogli un giorno, vennero in molti da lui nel suo alloggio; egli dal mattino alla sera espose loro accuratamente, rendendo la sua testimonianza, il regno di Dio, cercando di convincerli riguardo a Gesù, in base alla Legge di Mosè e ai Profeti. 24 Alcuni aderirono alle cose da lui dette, ma altri non vollero credere 25 e se ne andavano discordi tra loro, mentre Paolo diceva questa sola frase: «Ha detto bene lo Spirito Santo, per bocca del profeta Isaia, ai nostri padri:
26 Và da questo popolo e dì loro:
Udrete con i vostri orecchi, ma non comprenderete;
guarderete con i vostri occhi, ma non vedrete.
27 Perché il cuore di questo popolo si è indurito:
e hanno ascoltato di mala voglia con gli orecchi;
hanno chiuso i loro occhi
per non vedere con gli occhi
non ascoltare con gli orecchi,
non comprendere nel loro cuore e non convertirsi,
perché io li risani.
28 Sia dunque noto a voi che questa salvezza di Dio viene ora rivolta ai pagani ed essi l'ascolteranno!». 29 .
Epilogo
30 Paolo trascorse due anni interi nella casa che aveva preso a pigione e accoglieva tutti quelli che venivano a lui, 31 annunziando il regno di Dio e insegnando le cose riguardanti il Signore Gesù Cristo, con tutta franchezza e senza impedimento.
Acts 28
Lexham English Bible
Paul on Malta
28 And after we[a] were brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta. 2 And the local inhabitants showed extraordinary[b] kindness to us, for they lit a fire and[c] welcomed us all, because of the rain that had begun and because of the cold. 3 And when[d] Paul had gathered a large number of sticks and was placing them[e] on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat and[f] fastened itself on his hand. 4 And when the local people saw the creature hanging from his hand, they began saying[g] to one another, “Doubtless this man is a murderer whom, although he[h] was rescued from the sea, Justice[i] has not permitted to live!” 5 He, in turn, shook off the creature into the fire and[j] suffered no harm. 6 But they were expecting that he was going to swell up[k] or suddenly to fall down dead. So after[l] they had waited for a long time and saw nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and[m] began saying[n] that he was a god.
7 Now in the regions around that place were fields belonging to the chief official of the island, named[o] Publius, who welcomed us and[p] entertained us[q] hospitably for three days. 8 And it happened that the father of Publius was lying down, afflicted with fever and dysentery. Paul went[r] to him[s] and after[t] praying, he placed his[u] hands on him and[v] healed him. 9 And after[w] this had taken place, the rest of those on the island who had diseases were coming and being healed also. 10 They also honored us with many honors, and when we[x] were putting out to sea, they gave us[y] the things we needed.[z]
Paul Arrives in Rome at Last
11 Now after three months we put out to sea in a ship that had wintered at the island, an Alexandrian one with the twin gods Castor and Pollux as its insignia.[aa] 12 And putting in at Syracuse, we stayed there three days. 13 From there we got underway[ab] and[ac] arrived at Rhegium, and after one day a south wind came up and[ad] on the second day we came to Puteoli, 14 where we found brothers, and[ae] were implored to stay with them seven days. And in this way we came to Rome. 15 And from there the brothers, when they[af] heard the news about us, came to meet us as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns. When he[ag] saw them, Paul gave thanks to God and[ah] took courage. 16 And when we entered into Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself with the soldier who was guarding him.
Paul and the Jewish Community in Rome
17 Now it happened that after three days, he called together those who were the most prominent of the Jews. And when[ai] they had assembled, he said to them, “Men and brothers, although[aj] I had done nothing against our[ak] people or the customs of our fathers, from Jerusalem I was delivered as a prisoner into the hands of the Romans, 18 who, when they[al] had examined me, were wanting to release me,[am] because there was no basis for an accusation worthy of death with me. 19 But because[an] the Jews objected, I was forced to appeal to Caesar (not as if I[ao] had any charge to bring against my own people).[ap] 20 Therefore for this reason I have requested to see you and to speak with you,[aq] for because of the hope of Israel I am wearing this chain!” 21 And they said to him, “We have received no letters about you from Judea, nor has any of the brothers come and[ar] reported or spoken anything evil about you. 22 But we would like to hear from you what you think, for concerning this sect it is known to us that it is spoken against everywhere.”
23 And when they[as] had set a day with him, many more came to him at his lodging place, to whom he was explaining from early in the morning until evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and attempting to convince[at] them about Jesus from both the law of Moses and the prophets. 24 And some were convinced by[au] what was said, but others refused to believe. 25 So being in disagreement with one another, they began to leave after[av] Paul made one statement: “The Holy Spirit spoke rightly through the prophet Isaiah to your fathers, 26 saying,
‘Go to this people and say,
“You will keep on hearing[aw] and will never understand,
and you will keep on seeing[ax] and will never perceive.
27 For the heart of this people has become dull,
and with their[ay] ears they hear with difficulty,
and they have shut their eyes,
lest they see with their[az] eyes,
and hear with their[ba] ears,
and understand with their[bb] heart,
and turn, and I would heal them.”’[bc]
28 Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles. They also will listen!”[bd]
30 So he stayed two whole years in his own rented house, and welcomed all who came to him, 31 proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hindrance.
Footnotes
- Acts 28:1 Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“were brought safely through”) which is understood as temporal
- Acts 28:2 Literally “not the ordinary”
- Acts 28:2 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“lit”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Acts 28:3 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“had gathered”)
- Acts 28:3 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Acts 28:3 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“came out”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Acts 28:4 The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began saying”)
- Acts 28:4 Here “although” is supplied as a component of the participle (“was rescued”) which is understood as concessive
- Acts 28:4 Here personified as a goddess
- Acts 28:5 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“shook off”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Acts 28:6 Or “to burn with fever” (either meaning is possible here)
- Acts 28:6 Here “after” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“had waited”)
- Acts 28:6 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“changed their minds”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Acts 28:6 The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began saying”)
- Acts 28:7 Literally “by name”
- Acts 28:7 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“welcomed”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Acts 28:7 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Acts 28:8 Here this participle (“went”) has been translated as a finite verb in keeping with English style
- Acts 28:8 Literally “whom”
- Acts 28:8 Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“praying”) which is understood as temporal
- Acts 28:8 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
- Acts 28:8 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“placed”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Acts 28:9 Here “after” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“had taken place”)
- Acts 28:10 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“putting out to sea”) which is understood as temporal
- Acts 28:10 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Acts 28:10 Literally “for the needs”
- Acts 28:11 Literally “marked with the Dioscuri” (a joint name for the twin gods Castor and Pollux)
- Acts 28:13 Or “we sailed along” (with “the coast” understood); the exact meaning of the text as it stands is disputed and various additional terms have to be supplied in any case
- Acts 28:13 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“got underway”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Acts 28:13 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“came up”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Acts 28:14 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“found”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Acts 28:15 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“heard”) which is understood as temporal
- Acts 28:15 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“saw”) which is understood as temporal
- Acts 28:15 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“gave thanks”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Acts 28:17 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“had assembled”)
- Acts 28:17 Here “although” is supplied as a component of the participle (“had done”) which is understood as concessive
- Acts 28:17 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
- Acts 28:18 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“had examined”) which is understood as temporal
- Acts 28:18 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Acts 28:19 Here “because” is supplied as a component of the causal genitive absolute participle (“objected”)
- Acts 28:19 Here “if” is supplied as a component of the participle (“had”) which is understood as concessive
- Acts 28:19 Or “nation”
- Acts 28:20 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
- Acts 28:21 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“come”) has been translated as a finite verb
- Acts 28:23 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“had set”) which is understood as temporal
- Acts 28:23 Here the present tense has been translated as conative (“attempting to convince”)
- Acts 28:24 Here “by” is supplied as a component of the participle (“what was said”) which is understood as means
- Acts 28:25 Here “after” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“made”)
- Acts 28:26 Literally “hearing you will hear”
- Acts 28:26 Literally “seeing you will see”
- Acts 28:27 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
- Acts 28:27 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
- Acts 28:27 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
- Acts 28:27 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
- Acts 28:27 A quotation from Isa 6:9–10
- Acts 28:28 Some later manuscripts include v. 29: “And when he had said these things, the Jews departed, having a great dispute among themselves.”
Acts 28
King James Version
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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