The Acts 28:1-3 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. When we came ashore, we learnt that the island was called Malta.

2. The local people were very friendly, and they welcomed us by building a fire, because it was rainy and cold.

3. After Paul had gathered some wood and had put it on the fire, the heat caused a snake to crawl out, and it bit him on the hand.

28-29. Paul said, “You may be sure that God wants to save the Gentiles! And they will listen.”

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