Acts 28:2
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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.The islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and cold.
In other translations
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.The islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and cold.
Greek words
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