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Acts 28:2

Acts 28:1 kjv — And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.

King James Version

"And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita."

— Acts 28:1, King James Version

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Acts 28 — Context

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And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.

2

And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

3

And 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.

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And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.

Acts 28:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 28:1 say?
Acts 28:1 in the King James Version reads: “And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.”
Where is Acts 28:1 in the Bible?
Acts 28:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 28, verse 1.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 28:1.
What translation should I read Acts 28:1 in?
Acts 28:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 28:1?
Acts 28:1 reads (KJV): “And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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