Acts 28:1

Acts 28:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.
• New International Version (NIV)Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called Malta.
• English Standard Version (ESV)After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the island was called Malta.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called Malta.

Context of Acts 28:1

After we were safe [on land], we found out that the island was called Malta. 2And the natives showed us extraordinary kindness and hospitality; for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, since it had begun to rain and was cold. 3But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper crawled out because of the heat and fastened itself on his hand.

Acts 28:1 word by word

καὶ διασωθέντες τότε ἐπέγνωμεν ὅτι Μελίτη ἡ νῆσος καλεῖται·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• when they were escapedδιασῴζωdiasōzō · to saveG1295
• thenτότεtote · thenG5119
• they knewἐπιγινώσκωepiginōskō · to come to knowG1921
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• the islandὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the islandνῆσοςnēsos · islandG3520
• was calledκαλέωkaleō · to call: callG2564
• MelitaΜελίτηMelitē · MaltaG3194

Cross-references for Acts 28:1

• Acts 27:26but we must run [the ship] aground on some island.”

Commentaries on Acts 28:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1They knew that the island was called Melita - There were two islands of this name: one in the Adriatic Gulf, or Gulf of Venice, on the coast of Illyricum, and near to Epidaurus; the other in the Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and Africa, and now called Malta. It is about fifty miles from the coast of Sicily; twenty miles long, and twelve miles in its greatest breadth; and about sixty miles in circumference. It is one immense rock of white, soft…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1They knew - Either from their former acquaintance with the island, or from the information of the inhabitants. Was called Melita - Now called “Malta.” It was celebrated formerly for producing large quantities of honey, and is supposed to have been called Melita from the Greek word signifying honey. It is about 20 miles in length from east to west, and 12 miles in width from north to south, and about 60 miles in circumference. It is about 60 miles from the…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Paul kindly received at Melita. (1-10) He arrives at Rome. (11-16) His conference with the Jews. (17-22) Paul preaches to the Jews, and abides at Rome a prisoner. (23-31) Verses 1-10 God can make strangers to be friends; friends in distress. Those who are despised for homely manners, are often more friendly than the more polished; and the conduct of heathens, or persons called barbarians, condemns many in civilized nations, professing to be Christians…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1Malta was a large island controlled by the Romans, located about 100 kilometers (60 miles) south of Sicily.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-311. knew the island was called Melita--(See on Ac 27:39). The opinion that this island was not Malta to the south of Sicily, but Meleda in the Gulf of Venice--which till lately had respectable support among Competent judges--is now all but exploded; examination of all the places on the spot, and of all writings and principles bearing on the question, by gentlemen of the highest qualification, particularly Smith (see on Ac 27:41), having set the question…Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 28:1

• Melita (Malta)
• Minister, Christian
• Paul

In the dictionaries

• Attain
• Barbarian
• Compass
• Concern
• Confidence
• Constrain
• Escape
• Foreship
• James
• Kindness

Commentaries on Acts 28

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings