Acts 28:11

"They also honored us with many honors; and when we sailed, they put on board the things that we needed."

Key Reflection

In Acts 28:11, Luke describes how the inhabitants of Malta treated Paul and his companions with great respect, offering them numerous honors upon their arrival. This hospitality extended to practical assistance as well; when it was time to leave by ship, they ensured that everything needed for the voyage was provided on board. This episode illustrates the kindness and generosity shown to travelers in the ancient world, highlighting the positive reception Paul received despite the challenges he faced, such as his shipwreck and subsequent stay on the island.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 11. And after three months. Probably they remained there so long, because there was no favourable opportunity for them to go to Rome. If they arrived there, as is commonly supposed, in October, they left for Rome in January. In a ship of Alexandria. See Barnes "Ac 27:6". Whose sign. Which was ornamented with an image of Castor and Pollux. It was common to place on the prow of the ship the image Of some person, or god, whose name the ship bore. This custom is still observed. Castor and Pollux. These were two semi-deities. They were reputed to be twin brothers, sons of Jupiter and Leda, the wife of Tyndarus, king of Sparta.

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