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Acts 28:8 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Acts 28:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 28 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him.”
Acts 28:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 28:8
The father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux (πυρετοῖς καὶ δυσεντερίῳ)—medical terminology describing gastric fever and dysentery, common Mediterranean ailments. Luke the physician's precise description suggests chronic, life-threatening illness. Paul's response: entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him (προσευξάμενος ἐπιθεὶς τὰς χεῖρας αὐτῷ ἰάσατο). Note the sequence: prayer first (acknowledging God's power), then laying on hands (apostolic sign gift), then healing (God's action). Paul doesn't heal by inherent power but as Christ's instrument. This h...
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Cross-References for Acts 28:8
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“and kneeled down and prayed. Turning to the body”
“except that he laid his hands on a few sick people”
“and let them pray over him”
“behold”
“cleanse the lepers{TR adds , raise the dead}”
“it will in no way hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick”
“and gave them authority over unclean spirits”
“and immediately she stood up straight”
“by the same Spirit; and to another gifts of healings”