Albert Barnes Commentary Acts 28:8
Albert Barnes Commentary
Acts 28:8
1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes Commentary
Acts 28:8
1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE
"And it was so, that the father of Publius lay sick of fever and dysentery: unto whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laying his hands on him healed him." — Acts 28:8 (ASV)
A bloody flux. Greek: Dysentery.
And laid his hand on him, in accordance with the promise of the Saviour, Mark 16:18. This miracle was a suitable return for the hospitality of Publius, and would serve to conciliate further the kindness of the people, and prepare the way for the usefulness of Paul.