The ship is broken, but all escape
Acts 27:27–44Paul’s assurance is fulfilled as all reach land alive.
Places of Scripture · Central Mediterranean
Melita · Malta
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After fourteen nights at sea, Paul’s company escaped safely to Melita. Paul survived a viper’s bite and healed the father of Publius and others before sailing onward.
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Paul ministers on Melita
Acts 28:1–10The islanders show kindness, and healings follow.
The company sails toward Rome
Acts 28:11–16After three months they depart in a ship of Alexandria.
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