Read Full ChapterThe islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and cold.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The natives showed us uncommon kindness; for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} the barbarous people{G915} shewed{G3930}{(G5707)} us{G2254} no{G3756} little{G5177}{(G5631)} kindness{G5363}: for{G1063} they kindled{G381}{(G5660)} a fire{G4443}, and received{G4355}{(G5639)} us{G2248} every one{G3956}, because{G1223} of the present{G2186}{(G5761)} rain{G5205}, and{G2532} because{G1223} of the cold{G5592}.
Strong's King James
(2) The foreigners showed us extraordinary kindness because through the rain that had stood and through the cold they kindled a fire and welcomed us all.
The F.O.G
[2] The local islanders showed us extraordinary kindness that went far beyond mere hospitality. Drenched and shivering in the cold rain, we watched in gratitude as they built a blazing fire to warm our frozen bodies.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and the foreigners were shewing us no ordinary kindness, for having kindled a fire, they received us all, because of the pressing rain, and because of the cold;
Young's Literal Translation
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