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4 When the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they began saying to one another, “Undoubtedly this man is a murderer, and though he has been saved 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

See note v 2
Or Justice; i.e., the personification of a goddess

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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