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4 When the native people saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “No doubt this man is a murderer. Though he has escaped from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.”

Passage themes

Strangers and hospitable — the barbarians
The venomous beast — the venomous beast
Bitten by surprise — hang on his hand
Judging by appearances — No doubt this man is
Blood crying for justice — a murderer
Survivor of the shipwreck — he hath escaped the sea

Notes and references

28:4 ver. 2
28:4 [Job 4:7; Luke 13:2, 4; John 9:2]
28:4 [Num. 32:23; Amos 5:19; 9:3]
Or justice

Events in this chapter

28 — Paul prêche à Rome

About this book

Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc

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