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Acts 28:25-31 — The Setting-Aside of Israel (for now)

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 our fathers, 26 saying, ‘ Go to this people and say: “ Hearing … Continue reading

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Acts 28:17-24 — Paul’s Final Appeal to the Jews

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, though I have done nothing against our people or … Continue reading

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Acts 28:11-16 — Paul Completes His Voyage to Rome

11 After three months we sailed in an Alexandrian ship whose figurehead was the 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. … Continue reading

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Acts 28:7-10 — Paul Heals on Malta

7 In that region there was an estate of the 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 … Continue reading

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Acts 28:1-6 — Paul Bit by a Snake

1 Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called Malta. 2 And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they kindled a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain that was … Continue reading

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Acts 27:39-44 — Shipwreck

39 When it was day, they did not recognize the land; but they observed a bay with a beach, onto which they planned to run the ship if possible. 40 And they let go the anchors and left them in … Continue reading

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Acts 27:27-38 — The Storm Continues

27 Now when the fourteenth night had come, as we were driven up and down in the Adriatic Sea , about midnight the sailors sensed that they were drawing near some land. 28 And they took soundings and found it … Continue reading

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Acts 27:14-26 — Caught in a Storm

14 But not long after, a tempestuous head wind arose, called Euroclydon. 15 So when the ship was caught, and could not head into the wind, we let her drive. 16 And running under the shelter of an island called … Continue reading

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Acts 27:9-13 — Paul’s Warning About Shipwreck

9 Now when much time had been spent, and sailing was now dangerous because the Fast was already over, Paul advised them, 10 saying, “Men, I perceive that this voyage will end with disaster and much loss, not only of … Continue reading

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Acts 27:1-8 — The Journey to Rome Begins

1 And when it was decided that we should sail to Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to one named Julius, a centurion of the Augustan Regiment. 2 So, entering a ship of Adramyttium, we put to sea, … Continue reading

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