Acts 28:10
New International Version
They honored us in many ways; and when we were ready to sail, they furnished us with the supplies we needed.

New Living Translation
As a result we were showered with honors, and when the time came to sail, people supplied us with everything we would need for the trip.

English Standard Version
They also honored us greatly, and when we were about to sail, they put on board whatever we needed.

Berean Standard Bible
The islanders honored us in many ways and supplied our needs when we were ready to sail.

Berean Literal Bible
who also honored us with many honors, and on setting sail, they laid on us the things for our needs.

King James Bible
Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.

New King James Version
They also honored us in many ways; and when we departed, they provided such things as were necessary.

New American Standard Bible
They also showed us many honors, and when we were about to set sail, they supplied us with everything we needed.

NASB 1995
They also honored us with many marks of respect; and when we were setting sail, they supplied us with all we needed.

NASB 1977
And they also honored us with many marks of respect; and when we were setting sail, they supplied us with all we needed.

Legacy Standard Bible
They also bestowed on us many honors of respect; and when we were setting sail, they supplied us with all we needed.

Amplified Bible
They also gave us many honors [gifts and courtesies expressing respect]; and when we were setting sail, they supplied us with all the things we needed.

Christian Standard Bible
So they heaped many honors on us, and when we sailed, they gave us what we needed.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So they heaped many honors on us, and when we sailed, they gave us what we needed.

American Standard Version
who also honored us with many honors; and when we sailed, they put on board such things as we needed.

Contemporary English Version
The people were very respectful to us, and when we sailed, they gave us everything we needed.

English Revised Version
who also honoured us with many honours; and when we sailed, they put on board such things as we needed.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They showed respect for us in many ways, and when we were going to set sail, they put whatever we needed on board.

Good News Translation
They gave us many gifts, and when we sailed, they put on board what we needed for the voyage.

International Standard Version
The islanders honored us in many ways, and when we were about to sail again, they supplied us with everything we needed.

Majority Standard Bible
The islanders honored us in many ways and supplied our needs when we were ready to sail.

NET Bible
They also bestowed many honors, and when we were preparing to sail, they gave us all the supplies we needed.

New Heart English Bible
They also honored us with many honors, and when we sailed, they put on board the things that we needed.

Webster's Bible Translation
Who also honored us with many honors; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.

Weymouth New Testament
They also loaded us with honours, and when at last we sailed they put supplies on board for us.

World English Bible
They also honored us with many honors; and when we sailed, they put on board the things that we needed.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
who also honored us with many honors, and we setting sail—they were loading [us] with the things that were necessary.

Berean Literal Bible
who also honored us with many honors, and on setting sail, they laid on us the things for our needs.

Young's Literal Translation
who also with many honours did honour us, and we setting sail -- they were lading us with the things that were necessary.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they honoured us with many honours; and to us getting under weigh, they set things for need.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who also honoured us with many honours, and when we were to set sail, they laded us with such things as were necessary.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And then they also presented us with many honors. And when we were ready to set sail, they gave us whatever we needed.

New American Bible
They paid us great honor and when we eventually set sail they brought us the provisions we needed.

New Revised Standard Version
They bestowed many honors on us, and when we were about to sail, they put on board all the provisions we needed.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The inhabitants honored us with great honors: and when we departed from thence, they ladened us with provisions.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they honored us greatly, and when we were leaving from there, they loaded us with provisions.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they also honored us with many honors; and, when we put to sea, they supplied us with such things as we needed.

Godbey New Testament
who also honored us with many honors; and conferred on us, departing, those things appertaining to use.

Haweis New Testament
Then they honoured us with many tokens of respect; and when we were about to sail, laid in for us every necessary store.

Mace New Testament
showing their respect by many presents, and furnishing us with provisions upon our departure.

Weymouth New Testament
They also loaded us with honours, and when at last we sailed they put supplies on board for us.

Worrell New Testament
who also honored us with many honors; and, when we were setting sail, they placed on board the things suited to our needs.

Worsley New Testament
who also honoured us with many honors, and furnished us, when we departed, with such things as were necessary.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Ashore on Malta
9After this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured as well. 10The islanders honored us in many ways and supplied our needs when we were ready to sail. 11After three months we set sail in an Alexandrian ship that had wintered in the island. It had the Twin Brothers as a figurehead.…

Cross References
Matthew 10:40-42
He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me. / Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. / And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”

Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Philippians 4:18-19
I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. / And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 9:12-14
For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. / Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others. / And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.

1 Corinthians 9:11
If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much for us to reap a material harvest from you?

Galatians 6:6
Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

1 Timothy 5:17-18
Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. / For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”

Romans 15:27
They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.

2 Kings 4:8-10
One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.”

Genesis 12:3
I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”

1 Samuel 25:32-33
Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day! / Blessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand.

1 Kings 17:9-16
“Get up and go to Zarephath of Sidon, and stay there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” / So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” / And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a piece of bread.” ...

2 Kings 4:42-44
Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD.

Proverbs 11:25
A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

Proverbs 19:17
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.


Treasury of Scripture

Who also honored us with many honors; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.

honoured.

Matthew 15:5,6
But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; …

1 Thessalonians 2:6
Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

1 Timothy 5:3,4,17,18
Honour widows that are widows indeed…

laded.

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 Benhadad king of Syria hath sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover of this disease?

Ezra 7:27
Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem:

Matthew 6:31-34
Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? …

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Acts 28
1. Paul, after his shipwreck, is kindly entertained on Malta.
5. The snake on his hand hurts him not.
8. He heals many diseases in the island.
11. They depart toward Rome.
17. He declares to the Jews the cause of his coming.
24. After his preaching some were persuaded, and some believed not.
30. Yet he preaches there two years.














They honored us
The phrase "They honored us" reflects the respect and gratitude shown by the people of Malta towards Paul and his companions. The Greek word used here is "ἐτίμησαν" (etimēsan), which implies showing respect or reverence. This honor was likely due to the miraculous healing of the island's chief official's father and others, as described earlier in Acts 28. In a broader biblical context, this reflects the principle that God often uses acts of kindness and service to open doors for the Gospel, as seen in Proverbs 18:16, "A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men."

in many ways
The phrase "in many ways" suggests a variety of expressions of honor and gratitude. The Greek term "πολλοῖς" (pollois) indicates abundance and diversity. Historically, this could have included gifts, hospitality, and public recognition. This diversity of honor reflects the comprehensive impact of Christian witness, as believers are called to be the salt and light of the world (Matthew 5:13-16), influencing every aspect of society.

and when we were ready to sail
This phrase marks a transition in the narrative, indicating preparation and readiness for the next phase of the journey. The Greek word "ἀναγομένοις" (anagomenois) implies setting out or launching. This readiness to move forward can be seen as a metaphor for the Christian life, where believers are called to be prepared for the next steps in their spiritual journey, always ready to follow God's leading (1 Peter 3:15).

they furnished us
The phrase "they furnished us" indicates the provision of necessary resources. The Greek word "προσετίθεσαν" (prosetithesan) means to add or supply. This act of provision by the Maltese people is reminiscent of God's promise to supply all our needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). It also highlights the principle of reciprocity in Christian fellowship, where believers support one another in times of need.

with the supplies we needed
This final phrase underscores the practical aspect of the Maltese people's generosity. The Greek term "τὰς χρείας" (tas chreias) refers to necessities or needs. This provision ensured that Paul and his companions could continue their journey to Rome. In a broader scriptural context, this reflects the biblical teaching that God often uses others to meet our needs, as seen in the early church's practice of sharing resources (Acts 2:44-45). It also serves as a reminder of the importance of community and mutual support within the body of Christ.

(10) Who also honoured us with many honours.--It lies in the nature of the case that the honours took the form of gifts. The very word was, indeed, specially applied, both in Greek and Latin, to the honorarium, or fee, paid to the physician, and its use here is accordingly characteristic of St. Luke's calling. (Comp. Ecclesiasticus 38:1.) In addition to these gifts of courtesy, the things that were wanted for their voyage--clothing, provisions, and the like--were freely supplied at their departure.

When we departed.--Better, as we were setting sail.

Verse 10. - Sailed for departed, A.V.; put on board for laded us with, A.V.; we needed for were necessary, A.V. Honored us with many honors. Kuinoel understands this in the sense of "gifts, presents," which of course their destitute condition, after losing all they had in the ship-wreck, would make very acceptable. But there is nothing in the words to suggest this meaning, and, had it been so, Luke would have simply stated it, as he does immediately afterwards, when he says that they put on board such things as we needed. When we sailed (ἀναγομένοις); see Acts 13:13; Acts 16:11; Acts 18:21; Acts 20:3, 13; Acts 21:1, 2, 4, 12, 21, and notes. It is touching to see the kindness of the Maltese, and we may hope that they had to thank God for light and grace and life through the ministry of St. Paul and his companions.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[The islanders]
οἳ (hoi)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

honored
ἐτίμησαν (etimēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 5091: From timios; to prize, i.e. Fix a valuation upon; by implication, to revere.

us
ἡμᾶς (hēmas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

in many
πολλαῖς (pollais)
Adjective - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.

ways
τιμαῖς (timais)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 5092: A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

supplied
ἐπέθεντο (epethento)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2007: To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose.

[our]
τὰς (tas)
Article - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

needs
χρείας (chreias)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 5532: From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution.

[when we were ready] to sail.
ἀναγομένοις (anagomenois)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 321: From ana and ago; to lead up; by extension to bring out; specially, to sail away.


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