Book of Common Prayer
While Stranded On The Island of Malta, Paul Heals the Sick
28 And having been brought-safely-through, then we learned that the island was called Malta. 2 And the natives[a] were showing us not the ordinary humaneness. For having lit a fire, they welcomed us all because of the rain having set-upon us and because of the cold. 3 And Paul having gathered a certain quantity of dry-sticks, and having put them on the fire— a viper having come-out because of the heat fastened-on his hand. 4 And when the natives saw the beast hanging from his hand, they were saying to one another, “Surely this man is a murderer whom, having been brought-safely-through from the sea, Justice[b] did not allow to live”. 5 Then indeed the one, having shaken-off the beast into the fire, suffered no harm. 6 And the ones were expecting that he was about to be swelling-up, or suddenly be falling down dead. But while they for a long time were waiting-in-expectation and observing nothing out-of-place happening to him— having changed their minds, they were saying that he was a god. 7 Now in the areas around that place were lands belonging to the leading[c] official of the island, Publius by name— who, having welcomed us, entertained[d] us courteously for three days. 8 And it came about that the father of Publius was lying-down, being gripped with fevers and dysentery, to whom having gone in and having prayed, having laid his hands on him, Paul healed him. 9 And this having taken place, the others on the island having infirmities were also coming to him and being cured— 10 who also honored us with many honors, and at our putting-to-sea provided the things for our needs.
After Three Winter Months, They Boarded Another Ship And Sailed For Rome
11 And after three[e] months, we put-to-sea in a ship having spent the winter at the island[f]— an Alexandrian one marked with the Twin-brothers[g]. 12 And having put-in at Syracuse, we stayed three days— 13 from which, having cast-off, we came to Rhegium. And after one day, a south wind having come up, we came on the second day to Puteoli— 14 where, having found brothers, we were invited to stay with them for seven[h] days. And so[i] we came[j] to Rome. 15 And from there the brothers, having heard the things concerning us, came as far as the Forum[k] of Appius and the Three Taverns[l] to meet us— whom having seen, Paul, having given-thanks to God, took courage[m].
In Rome Paul Explains His Circumstance To The Jews, Who Ask To Hear His Message
16 And when we entered into Rome, it was permitted to Paul to stay by himself [n], with the soldier guarding him.
27 And Jesus says to them that “You will all be caused-to-fall, because it has been written [in Zech 13:7]: ‘I will strike the Shepherd and the sheep will be scattered’. 28 But after I am raised, I will go ahead of you to Galilee”. 29 But Peter said to Him, “Even[a] though all will be caused to fall, nevertheless, I will not”. 30 And Jesus says to him, “Truly I say to you, that you, today, on this night, before a rooster crows twice— you will deny Me three-times”. 31 But the one was saying emphatically[b], “If I have-to die-with You, I will never deny You”. And they all were also speaking similarly.
Jesus Waits And Prays In The Garden of Gethsemane
32 And they come to a place of which the name is Gethsemane. And He says to His disciples, “Sit here while[c] I pray”. 33 And He takes along Peter and James and John with Him. And He began to be alarmed[d] and distressed. 34 And He says to them, “My soul is deeply-grieved, to the point of death. Stay here and keep-watching”. 35 And having gone ahead a little, He was falling on the ground, and praying that if it is possible, the hour might pass from Him. 36 And He was saying, “Abba[e]! Father! All things are possible for You. Remove this cup from Me. But not what I want[f], but what You want ”. 37 And He comes and finds them sleeping. And He says to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Were you[g] not strong-enough[h] to keep watch for one hour? 38 Keep watching, and be praying that[i] you may not come into temptation[j]. The spirit is willing[k], but the flesh is weak”. 39 And having gone away again, He prayed, having spoken the same thing[l]. 40 And again having come, He found them sleeping. For their eyes were being very-weighed-down. And they did not know what they should answer Him. 41 And He comes the third-time, and says to them, “Are you sleeping[m] and resting from now on? It is enough. The hour came. Behold— the Son of Man is being handed-over into the hands of the sinners. 42 Arise, let us be going. Behold— the one handing Me over has drawn-near”.
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing