Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us, and entertained us three days courteously.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now near that place there was some land, the property of the chief man of the island, who was named Publius; who very kindly took us into his house as his guests for three days.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Now in the country surrounding that place were the lands belonging to the chief man of the island, by name Publius, who received us and gave [us] hospitality three days in a very friendly way.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us, and courteously entertained us for three days.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And in the neighbourhood of that place were lands of the principal man of the island, by name Publius, who, having received us, three days did courteously lodge `us';