CHAPTER XXVI. 583 Agrippa declared, that he was almost persuaded to be a Chris- tian ; and that Paul had done nothingworthy of death, or of bonds ; and that he might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed to Cæsar ; Verses 26-32. 83. Q. Howwas Paul sent to Cesar at Rome ? A. He was sent thither by sea, with several other prisoners, and soldiers to guard them : They had a voyage of the utmost danger, through storms and dark weather, which Paul foresaw, and warned the sailors of it. They were at last shipwrecked, but all escaped safe to land, as Paul had assured them by a vision of an angel. The name of the island was called Melita, now Malta ; Acts xxvii. 84. Q. Was there any remarkable occurrence fell out there ? A. The rain and the cold made them kindle a fire, and there came a viper from among the sticks, and fastened on Paul's hand ; but he shook it off, and felt no harm ; Acts xxviii. 1 -5. 8.5. Q. What did the barbarous people of the island think of this when they saw it ? A. They thought at first this man was a murderer, and vengeance pursued him at land, though he had escaped the sea : But when they saw him shake off the viper, and no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said he was a God ; Verse 4 -6. 86. Q. What entertainment did they meet with upon the island? A. Publius, the chief man there, lodged them three clays : Paul prayed, and healed his Father of a bloody flux, by laying on his hands : upon which many other diseased persons came, and were healed ; Verses 7 -9. 87. Q. How long did they tarry there ? A. They tarried three months, because it was winter ; and then sailed again, and landed in Italy, and travelled towards Rome ; Verses 11 -13. 88. Q. Howwas Paul disposed of, when he came into the city ? A. He was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him ; Verse 16. 89. Q. What was Paul's first work when lie came to Rome? A. In three days time, he sent for the chief of the Jews that were in thecity, and excused himself to them, that he was con- strained to appeal unto Caesar ; and afterwards, on a day ap- pointed, he preached the gospel of Christ to them out of the law of Moses and the prophets ; Verses 17-23. 90. Q. What effect had this sermon ofPaul on the .Jews at Rome ? A. They were much divided ; some believed the gos- pel, and others opposed it : Upon whichPaul answered, that the salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear it ; Verses 24, 28. 91. Q. How long did Paul continue there? A. He dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and preached the things concerning Christ to all that would come to hear him ; Verses 29-31.
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