American Standard Version
Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us, and entertained us three days courteously.

Amplified® Bible
In the vicinity of that place there were estates belonging to the head man of the island, named Publius, who accepted {and} welcomed {and} entertained us with hearty hospitality for three days.

Contemporary English Version
The governor of the island was named Publius, and he owned some of the land around there. Publius was very friendly and welcomed us into his home for three days.

Darby English Version
Now in the country surrounding that place were the lands belonging to the chief man of the island, by name Publius, who received us and gave [us] hospitality three days in a very friendly way.

Good News Bible
Not far from that place were some fields that belonged to Publius, the chief of the island. He welcomed us kindly and for three days we were his guests.

International Standard Version
The governor of the island, whose name was Publius, owned estates in that part of the island, and he welcomed us and entertained us with great hospitality for three days.

King James Version
In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.

New American Standard Bible
Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the leading man of the island, named Publius, who welcomed us and entertained us courteously three days.

New International Version
There was an estate nearby that belonged to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us to his home and for three days entertained us hospitably.

New King James Version
In that region there was an estate of the leading citizen of the island, whose name was Publius, who received us and entertained us courteously for three days.