Acts 28:8 asv — And it was so, that the father of Publius lay sick of fever and dysentery: unto whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and l…

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"And it was so, that the father of Publius lay sick of fever and dysentery: unto whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laying his hands on him healed him. "

— Acts 28:8, American Standard Version

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Acts 28 — Context

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Howbeit he shook off the creature into the fire, and took no harm.

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But they expected that he would have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but when they were long in expectation and beheld nothing amiss come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.

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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.

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And it was so, that the father of Publius lay sick of fever and dysentery: unto whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laying his hands on him healed him.

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And when this was done, the rest also that had diseases in the island came, and were cured:

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who also honored us with many honors; and when we sailed, they put on board such things as we needed.

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And after three months we set sail in a ship of Alexandria which had wintered in the island, whose sign was The Twin Brothers.

Acts 28:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 28:8 say?
Acts 28:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “And it was so, that the father of Publius lay sick of fever and dysentery: unto whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laying his hands on him healed him. ”
Where is Acts 28:8 in the Bible?
Acts 28:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 28, verse 8.
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 28:8.
What translation should I read Acts 28:8 in?
Acts 28:8 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 28:8?
Acts 28:8 reads (ASV): “And it was so, that the father of Publius lay sick of fever and dysentery: unto whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laying his hands on him healed him. ” 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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