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Albert Barnes on Acts 28:8

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Acts28:8

A bloody flux. Gr. Dysentery.

And laid his hand on him, In accordance with the promise of the Saviour, Mk 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.

(a) "Paul entered" Jas 5:14,15 (b) "laid his hands" Mt 9:18, Mk 6:5-7,32, 16:18, Lk 4:40, Acts 19:11 1Cor 12:9,22

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