Acts 28:7 - Catholic Public Domain Version

Now among these places were estates owned by the ruler of the island, named Publius. And he, taking us in, showed us kind hospitality for three days.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

In the vicinity of that place there were estates belonging to the head man of the island, named Publius, who accepted and welcomed and entertained us with hearty hospitality for three days.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius; who received us, and entertained us three days courteously.

Common English Bible

Publius, the island’s most prominent person, owned a large estate in that area. He welcomed us warmly into his home as his guests for three days.