Publius, mentioned in Acts 28:7, is a man with principal authority on the island of Malta, living at the time of the New Testament.
About Publius
Publius was an important official who lived on the island of Malta. The Bible mentions him in Acts 28:7–8. Paul and his companions were shipwrecked on Malta during their journey to Rome. Publius welcomed them and gave them a place to stay for a short time. Publius had a father who was very sick. During Paul's visit, he healed Publius's father.
Key References
Nearby stood an estate belonging to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days.
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.
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Acts (2)
Nearby stood an estate belonging to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days.
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.