They honored us in many ways and when we were ready to sail, they furnished us with the supplies we needed. - The Maltese 'honored us in many ways' (timāō pollois, timāō pollois-'honored with many things'). 'When we were ready to sail' (anagkaios, anagkaios-'when departure was necessary'), they 'furnished us with the supplies we needed' (episkepsis, episkepsis-'provisions, supplies'). Their initial suspicion (he is a murderer!) becomes thanksgiving; their respect for Paul's healing power translates into material support. Malta's generosity becomes the mirror of Paul's earlier gift of faith to the 276 aboard the ship.

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