Note 2 at Acts 28:2: It was, no doubt, previous acts like these from non-Jewish people that Paul referred to in Rom. 2:14-15, 26-27. His own countrymen who were suppose to be the people of God were responsible for him being in bonds, while these pagans were treating him with kindness.

Note 3 at Acts 28:2: The Greek word that is translated "kindness" here is "philanthropia." It is only used one other time in the Bible and that is in Ti. 3:4 where it is translated "love." This is the word that we get the word "philanthropy" from. It refers to the fondness of mankind or benevolence.