Why do the islanders in Acts 28:4–6 first label Paul a murderer and then a god, and does this shift reflect historical misunderstanding or mythmaking? Can you trample on snakes and scorpions …

4 When the islanders saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to each other, “This man must be a murderer; for though he escaped from the sea, the goddess Justice has not allowed …

What does Acts 28:4 mean? Once again (2 Corinthians 11:25), Paul is recovering from a shipwreck. This one was preceded by a storm so fierce he hasn't seen the sun in two weeks …

4 And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet …

1 And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. 2 And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every …

Acts 28:4 And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet …

Mar 6, 2025 · Acts 28:4 calls us to seek empathy and grace as we navigate life’s trials. We are encouraged to look to God’s mission in our lives, as our true value lies not in what others …

4 When the islanders saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to each other, “This man must be a murderer; for though he escaped from the sea, the goddess Justice has not allowed …

When the islanders saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, "Surely this man is a murderer. Although he was saved from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live." …

What does Acts 28:4 mean? Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible.