Actes des Apôtres - Caput 28

Actes des Apôtres 28.1 et cum evasissemus tunc cognovimus quia Militene insula vocatur barbari vero praestabant non modicam humanitatem nobis Actes des Apôtres 28.2 accensa enim pyra reficiebant nos omnes propter imbrem qui inminebat et frigus Actes des Apôtres 28.3 cum congregasset autem Paulus sarmentorum aliquantam multitudinem et inposuisset super ignem vipera a calore cum processisset invasit manum eius Actes des Apôtres 28.4 ut vero viderunt barbari pendentem bestiam de manu eius ad invicem dicebant utique homicida est homo hic qui cum evaserit de mari Ultio non sinit vivere Actes des Apôtres 28.5 et ille quidem excutiens bestiam in ignem nihil mali passus est Actes des Apôtres 28.6 at illi existimabant eum in tumorem convertendum et subito casurum et mori diu autem illis sperantibus et videntibus nihil mali in eo fieri convertentes se dicebant eum esse deum Actes des Apôtres 28.7 in locis autem illis erant praedia principis insulae nomine Publii qui nos suscipiens triduo benigne exhibuit Actes des Apôtres 28.8 contigit autem patrem Publii febribus et dysenteria vexatum iacere ad quem Paulus intravit et cum orasset et inposuisset ei manus salvavit eum Actes des Apôtres 28.9 quo facto et omnes qui in insula habebant infirmitates accedebant et curabantur Actes des Apôtres 28.10 qui etiam multis honoribus nos honoraverunt et navigantibus inposuerunt quae necessaria erant Actes des Apôtres 28.11 post menses autem tres navigavimus in nave alexandrina quae in insula hiemaverat cui erat insigne Castorum Actes des Apôtres 28.12 et cum venissemus Syracusam mansimus ibi triduo Actes des Apôtres 28.13 inde circumlegentes devenimus Regium et post unum diem flante austro secunda die venimus Puteolos Actes des Apôtres 28.14 ubi inventis fratribus rogati sumus manere apud eos dies septem et sic venimus Romam Actes des Apôtres 28.15 et inde cum audissent fratres occurrerunt nobis usque ad Appii Forum et Tribus Tabernis quos cum vidisset Paulus gratias agens Deo accepit fiduciam Actes des Apôtres 28.16 cum venissemus autem Romam permissum est Paulo manere sibimet cum custodiente se milite Actes des Apôtres 28.17 post tertium autem diem convocavit primos Iudaeorum cumque convenissent dicebat eis ego viri fratres nihil adversus plebem faciens aut morem paternum vinctus ab Hierosolymis traditus sum in manus Romanorum Actes des Apôtres 28.18 qui cum interrogationem de me habuissent voluerunt me dimittere eo quod nulla causa esset mortis in me Actes des Apôtres 28.19 contradicentibus autem Iudaeis coactus sum appellare Caesarem non quasi gentem meam habens aliquid accusare Actes des Apôtres 28.20 propter hanc igitur causam rogavi vos videre et adloqui propter spem enim Israhel catena hac circumdatus sum Actes des Apôtres 28.21 at illi dixerunt ad eum nos neque litteras accepimus de te a Iudaea neque adveniens aliquis fratrum nuntiavit aut locutus est quid de te malum Actes des Apôtres 28.22 rogamus autem a te audire quae sentis nam de secta hac notum est nobis quia ubique ei contradicitur Actes des Apôtres 28.23 cum constituissent autem illi diem venerunt ad eum in hospitium plures quibus exponebat testificans regnum Dei suadensque eos de Iesu ex lege Mosi et prophetis a mane usque ad vesperam Actes des Apôtres 28.24 et quidam credebant his quae dicebantur quidam vero non credebant Actes des Apôtres 28.25 cumque invicem non essent consentientes discedebant dicente Paulo unum verbum quia bene Spiritus Sanctus locutus est per Esaiam prophetam ad patres nostros Actes des Apôtres 28.26 dicens vade ad populum istum et dic aure audietis et non intellegetis et videntes videbitis et non perspicietis Actes des Apôtres 28.27 incrassatum est enim cor populi huius et auribus graviter audierunt et oculos suos conpresserunt ne forte videant oculis et auribus audiant et corde intellegant et convertantur et sanem illos Actes des Apôtres 28.28 notum ergo sit vobis quoniam gentibus missum est hoc salutare Dei ipsi et audient Actes des Apôtres 28.29 [] Actes des Apôtres 28.30 mansit autem biennio toto in suo conducto et suscipiebat omnes qui ingrediebantur ad eum Actes des Apôtres 28.31 praedicans regnum Dei et docens quae sunt de Domino Iesu Christo cum omni fiducia sine prohibitione

Actes des Apôtres : Caput 28

Acts 28: The Gospel's Culmination in Rome

Chapter 28 of the Book of Acts concludes this historical narrative by reporting the arrival of the Apostle Paul in Rome. This moment raises a crucial question: how did the Gospel reach the heart of the empire? This final text describes not only the events in Malta, but also Paul's final journey to Rome, as well as his ministry in this great imperial city.

The Major Themes of Acts 28

This chapter addresses crucial topics such as the miraculous power of God, the continuing spread of the gospel, and the fulfillment of prophecy. The story ends with Paul preaching freely in Rome, a moment that symbolizes the triumph of the gospel in the face of challenges.

Five Bible passages to ponder

Here are five Bible passages that resonate with the climactic themes of this final chapter:

Romans 1:14-15

"I am indebted to both Greeks and barbarians, to the wise and the unwise. Therefore, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also." » In this statement, Paul expresses his ardent desire to preach in Rome, a wish that is finally fulfilled in Acts 28.

Philippians 1:12-14

“I want you to know, brothers, that what happened to me has served to further the gospel. » In this passage, Paul reflects on his imprisonment in Rome, described in Acts 28, and how it contributed to the spread of the gospel.

2 Timothy 4:17

“But the Lord was with me and gave me strength... all the Gentiles heard it.” » Paul here recalls the divine support he received during his ministry in Rome, as evidenced by his experience in Acts 28.

Isaiah 6:9-10

"Go and tell this people: Listen carefully, but do not understand..." This passage is quoted by Paul in Acts 28:26-27 when he addresses the Jews in Rome, highlighting the resistance to his message.

Colossians 4:3-4

“Pray also for us, that God may open a door for our message…” This prayer request reflects Paul’s situation in Acts 28: imprisoned, yet proclaiming the gospel with courage and determination.

By meditating on these passages, we can grasp the depth of Paul’s mission and the impact of the gospel, not only in Rome, but throughout the world. May our faith be renewed by these truths and may we be inspired to share the gospel boldly.