Acts 28:9
What does Acts 28:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 28:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 28:9 means
Word spreads, and the rest of the sick on the island come and are cured. God’s compassion extends beyond one household to many, turning Melita into a place of widespread mercy. These cures validate Paul’s message and character before people who know nothing of him. Luke, a careful observer, notes the breadth of healing without exaggeration. The emphasis is not on techniques but on God’s gracious action through His servant. Such works often accompany the proclamation of the kingdom, pointing beyond physical relief to the God who saves. The fruit is both spiritual and practical, as this favor will lead the islanders to supply what the travelers need for their onward journey.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And when this was done, the rest also that had diseases in the island came, and were cured:
KJV
King James Version · 1611So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And when this was done, the rest also that had diseases in the island came, and were cured:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And when this took place, all the others in the island who had diseases came and were made well.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862this, therefore, being done, the others also in the island having infirmities were coming and were healed;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Which being done, all that had diseases in the island came and were healed.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But this having taken place, the rest also who had sicknesses in the island came and were healed:
Context
The healing of Publius’s father (v. 8) becomes the spark for many healings across the island (v. 9). As gratitude grows, the community responds with honor and generosity in verse 10, equipping Paul and his companions for travel. After a winter on Melita, the narrative will shift in verse 11 to their departure on an Alexandrian ship, resuming the God-directed journey toward Rome that was promised earlier in Acts.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 5:12
And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people: and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch.
- Acts 5:15
insomuch that they even carried out the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that, as Peter came by, at the least his shadow might overshadow some one of them.
- Matthew 4:24
And the report of him went forth into all Syria: and they brought unto him all that were sick, holden with divers diseases and torments, possessed with demons, and epileptic, and palsied; and he healed them.
- Mark 6:54
And when they were come out of the boat, straightway the people knew him,
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