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# General Information:
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Here the words "us" and we" refer to Paul, Luke, and those traveling with them, but not to the reader. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
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# Now in a nearby place
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"Now" is used to introduce a new person or event in the account.
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# chief man of the island
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Possible meanings are 1) the main leader of the people or 2) someone who was the most important person on the island, perhaps because of his wealth.
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# a man named Publius
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This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
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