Paul heals the leader's father and several others from the island, and the locals see to the survivors' needs (Acts 28:7–10).

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.

Acts 28:3 is a powerful and evocative passage that conveys important themes of divine protection, faith, and God's sovereignty.

The meaning is, that it came out from the sticks, which were laid upon the fire, being forced from thence by the heat of it.

14 дек. 2020 г. · Some commentaries go to great lengths describing the fears, remedies, and cultic beliefs about snakes and their often fatal danger to humans. ...

David Guzik commentary on Acts 28 describes how Paul finally arrives in Rome after doing ministry on the island of Malta.

In a gripping moment after surviving a storm and shipwreck, Paul demonstrates his unwavering spirit by gathering firewood for warmth.

In this chapter we are to condole with him, and yet congratulate him. I. We condole with him as a poor shipwrecked passenger, stripped of all; and yet ...

Let's commit to be a blessing to others and trust God to redeem every situation in our lives, good or bad, for our eternal good and our redemptive influence on ...

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 28:3-6 God can make strangers to be friends; friends in distress. Those who are despised for homely manners, are often more ...