Publius
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| Hebrew / Greek | Πόπλιος (G4196) |
|---|---|
| Description | Man living at the time of the New Testament |
| Mentioned in | 2 verses |
| First mention | Acts 28:7 |
Publius is a man living at the time of the New Testament. He is named in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Acts 28:7.
Verses
Acts
- Acts 28:7In 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.Nearby stood an estate belonging to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days.
- Acts 28:8And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him.The father of Publius was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him, and after praying and placing his hands on him, he healed the man.
Notes
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