⁹ Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God^(A) has come near to you.’

² and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven^(A) has come near.”

¹¹ ‘Even the dust of your town we wipe from our feet as a warning to you.^(A) Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God has come near.’^(B)

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,^(A) placed his hands on him^(B) and healed him.^{(C) 9} When this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured. ¹⁰ They honored us^(D) in many ways; and when we were ready to sail, they furnished us with the supplies we needed.

⁵ Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.^(A)