John Chrysostom

"In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously." Behold again another hospitable man, Publius, who was both rich and of great possessions: he had seen nothing, but purely out of compassion for their misfortune, he received them, and took care of them. So that he was worthy to receive kindness.

Homily on Acts 54 ↗

Theophylact of Ohrid

Publius was a hospitable man, because he received them knowing nothing about them, but only out of compassion for their plight, and gave rest to two hundred and eighty people, seeing in this a benefit for himself.

Commentary on Acts ↗