into the sea.

And when it was day, they knew not the land. But they perceived a ford, which had a shore: thither they would have driven the ship, if it were possible.

And when they had weighed anchor, they let themselves go to the sea, and loosed the oars, and set sail to the wind, and sought the shore.

And when we were come to a place which had the sea on both sides, the ship was buffeted, and the fore part stood fast immovable; but the hind part was broken by the violence of the waves.

And the soldiers had counsel to slay the captives, lest any that fled should escape.

But the centurion, desiring to preserve Paul, rebuked their pretensions, and commanded them that could swim to let themselves first into the sea, and escape unto the land, 44. And the rest, some on the boards, and some on the things which were of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they all obtained land.
(Acts)
Chapter 28
Paul’s miracle work on the island of Melite. Arrival in Rome.

And when we were come out, we learned that the name of the island was Melite.

And the people showed us no small kindness, and kindled a fire, and took us all in because of the rain that was come upon us, and because of the cold.

And when Paul had gathered together a heap of sticks, and laid them upon the fire, an adder came from the heat, and took Paul’s hand.

And when the people saw the beast hanging on his hand, they said one to another, This man is a murderer, whom vengeance will not let live, though he hath escaped the sea.

And he turned the beast into the fire, and no evil happened unto him.

And they waited, when he would swell, or fall down dead. And when they had waited a long time, and saw that no evil happened unto him, they turned, and said that he was a god.

And in the same place the chief of the island, whose name was Publius, had an estate; and he received us, and lodged us three days with kindness.

And it came to pass, that Publius’ father was sick of a fever and dysentery. And Paul went in unto him, and prayed, and laid his hand upon him, and healed him.

And when this was done, the rest of the people that were sick in the island came and were healed.

And they did us great honour: and when we went out, they loaded up the things that were needful for us.

And after three moons we sailed from Alexandria in a ship which had wintered at the island, and had a banner of the twins.

And when we were come to Syracuse, we tarried there three days.

And when we were compassed about, we came to Rhegion: and after a day, when the south
wind rose, we came the next day to Puteolj.

And we found brethren, and were requested of them that we should tarry there seven days.
And so we came to Rome.

And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they went out to meet us unto Appifor and Tretabern. When Paul saw them, he gave thanks to God and gained confidence.

And when we were come to Rome, the sub-captain delivered the prisoners unto the chief captain. But Paul was permitted to remain where he would, with a soldier guarding his.

And it came to pass after three days, that Paul called together the chief of the Jews. And when they were come together, he said unto them: Men, brethren, I have done nothing against our people, nor against the customs of my father, and yet am delivered captive out of Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans,

Which, when they had heard me, would have loosed me, because there was no cause of death in me.

And when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to plead with Caesar; not as though I had a cause of action against my people.

For this cause have I asked of you, that I might see you, and speak unto you: for for the hope of Israel I am compassed about with this chain.

And they said unto him, We have received no writing out of Judea for thy sake, neither hath there come any brother that hath spoken or said any evil of thee.

But we will hear from thee what thou thinkest. For of this sect we know that it is contradicted at every end.

And when they had appointed him a day, many came unto him into the inn, whom he interpreted, and testified of the kingdom of God, and preached unto them of Jesus out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from the early morning until the evening.

And some fell to the things which he spake; but some believed not.

And when they were displeased among themselves, they departed, when Paul spake a word, which the Holy Ghost spake by the prophet Isaiah unto our fathers.

And said: Go unto this people, and say, With your ears ye shall hear, and not understand; and with your eyes ye shall see, and not know.

For the heart of this people is hardened, and they hardly hear with their ears, and slumber with their eyes; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand in their heart, and be converted, and I should help them.

Let it be known unto you, that this salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles; and they shall hear it.

And when he spake these things, the Jews went and had much questioning among themselves.

And Paul abode two years in his own house, and received all them that came unto him, 31. Preached the kingdom of GOD, and taught of the LORD JEsu with all gladness unbidden.
Text of the unrevised Luther Bible 1545:
DeepL English Translation
[Processed by BackToLuther. German text published here.]
The letter of Paul to the Romans ^
Chapter 1
Righteousness does not come from the law of nature and its works, for all Gentiles are sinners and unrighteous.

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart to preach the gospel of God, 2. Which he promised beforehand by his prophets in the holy scriptures,

Of his son, born of the seed of David according to the flesh.

and powerfully demonstrated by a Son of God according to the Spirit, who sanctifies since the time he rose from the dead, even JEsus Christ our Lord.

(By whom we have received grace and apostleship, to establish among all nations the obedience of faith under his name,

of whom ye also are in part, which are called of JESUS CHRIST:) 7. to all who are in Rome, the beloved of God and called saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

First of all, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of in all the world.

For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that I remember you without ceasing.

Praying always in my prayers, if it may come to pass, that I may come unto you by the will of God.

For I desire to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, 12. This is that I might be comforted together with you by your faith, and by mine which we have one of another.

But I will not restrain you, brethren, that I have often purposed to come unto you, (but am hitherto prevented,) that I may bring forth fruit among you also, as among other Gentiles.

I am a debtor both to the Greek and to the un-Greek, both to the wise and to the unwise.

Therefore, as much as there is in me, I am inclined to preach the gospel also unto you at Rome.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God, which saveth all them that believe it, both Jews first, and Greeks also,

For therein is manifested the righteousness that is established before God, which cometh by faith through faith: as it is written, The righteous shall live by faith.

For the wrath of God from heaven is revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold up the truth in unrighteousness.

For it is manifest unto them that God is known: for God hath revealed it unto them.

That the invisible nature of God, that is, his eternal power and Godhead, may be seen when it is perceived in works, that is, in the creation of the world, so that they have no excuse, 21. Knowing that there is a God, they have not praised him as a God, nor thought of him, but have become vain in their imaginations, and their understanding heart is darkened.

Thinking they were wise, they became fools.

and have changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image like unto corruptible man, and the birds, and the fourfooted beasts, and the creeping things.

Therefore God also hath given them over to the lusts of their hearts, in uncleanness, to defile their own bodies against themselves.

Who have turned the truth of God into a lie, and have honored and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed for ever and ever. Amen.

Therefore God also hath given them up to shameful lusts. For their wives have changed the natural custom into an unnatural one.

Likewise also the men have forsaken the natural custom of the woman, and are heated one with another in their lusts, and have wrought shame man with man, and have received the reward of