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.”