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"And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita."
Acts Chapter 28, Verse 1
Acts 28:1 in Context (Verses 1–4 KJV)
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And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.
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And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.
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And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand.
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And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.