Year not stated · Early Church
Paul unharmed by a viper on Malta
The islanders of Malta welcomed the shipwrecked travelers with a fire. When a viper fastened onto Paul's hand, he shook it off and suffered no harm, astonishing those who expected him to die (Acts 28:1-6).
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📖 Acts 28:1–3
1Once we were safely ashore, we learned that the island was called Malta. 2The islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and cold. 3Paul gathered a bundle of sticks, and as he laid them on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself to his hand.
Sources: Scripture — Acts 28:1-6
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