<p>28:30 <i>And he stayed two whole years in his own hired dwelling</i>- Paul, like many Bible characters, had access to wealth. Recall how Felix hoped to get money from Paul (24:26).</p><p><i>And welcomed all that visited him</i>- That may sound rather unnecessary to record, until we observe that nearly every time the Greek word is used, it speaks of receiving people on a spiritual level. Paul practiced open table fellowship, welcoming all; at a time when it was obnoxious for Jews and Gentiles to be together in homes. This, for Paul and for so many others, is the sign of spiritual maturity- genuine spiritual openness to others instead of defending the exclusive island of one&rsquo;s own territory and interpretations.</p><p><em>&ldquo;That visited him&rdquo; is </em>Gk. 'came in unto him'. The same word is used of how Paul had gone in unto the houses of Christians to torture and kill them (Acts 8:3). Now the whole story was reversed, by grace.</p>