Acts 28:10
What does Acts 28:10 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 28:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 28:10 means
In response to the mercy shown, the islanders honor Paul and his companions and supply needed provisions for departure. This is more than courtesy; it is recognition of the blessing they have received. God provides for His servants through grateful hearts, turning strangers into supporters. Such practical help demonstrates that the gospel’s presence often yields tangible goodwill in a community. The travelers who arrived destitute now leave prepared. Luke’s note reminds us that God’s care includes both miraculous protection and the ordinary logistics of life. Having been instruments of healing, the company now receives what is necessary for the next leg of their divinely ordered voyage.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000who also honored us with many honors; and when we sailed, they put on board such things as we needed.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901who also honored us with many honors; and when we sailed, they put on board such things as we needed.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Then they gave us great honour, and, when we went away, they put into the ship whatever things we were in need of.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862who also with many honours did honour us, and we setting sail--they were lading <FI>us<Fi> with the things that were necessary.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who also honoured us with many honours: and when we were to set sail, they laded us with such things as were necessary.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890who also honoured us with many honours, and on our leaving they made presents to us of what should minister to our wants.
Context
After the widespread healings (v. 9), verse 10 records the islanders’ honoring and provisioning of Paul’s group. With winter past, verse 11 will mark the resumption of travel on a ship from Alexandria. The narrative transitions from God’s mercy on Melita to the steady progress toward Italy, recording specific ports and stops that demonstrate God’s faithful guidance and the historical solidity of the journey.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
- Philippians 4:11
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content.
- 2 Kings 8:9
So Hazael went to meet him, and took a present with him, even of every good thing of Damascus, forty camels’ burden, and came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Ben-hadad king of Syria hath sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover of this sickness?
- Matthew 6:31
Be not therefore anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
- 1 Timothy 5:3
Honor widows that are widows indeed.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:6
nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.
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