On the Kindnesses Shown in Acts 28...

Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called Malta.
And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they kindled a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold.—Acts 28:1-2

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.  And it happened that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and dysentery. Paul went in to him and prayed, and he laid his hands on him and healed him.  So when this was done, the rest of those on the island who had diseases also came and were healed.—Acts 28:7-10

I love that the “barbarians” showed kindness and favor to Paul and all (276!! in total)who were with him.  God, who is a debtor to no man, returned their kindnesses by doing exceedingly abundantly above all that they could ask or think.  Through Paul, He healed Publius’ father and also the rest on the island who had diseases.  Lastly, although the Bible is silent here, my speculation is that the gospel was also shared and received.

For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do.
And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. (Hebrews 6:10-12, ESV)

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9, ESV)