Melita 를 다스리던 가장 높은 유력자이다.
Paul 과 그 일행이 파선되어 멜리데로 와서 극적으로 구조되었는데, 이 보블리오의 부친이 병이 들었다.
바울이 기도하자 하나님이 이 보블리오의 부친을 치료하셨고, 이로 인해 보블리오는 바울 일행이 섬을 떠나는데 많은 도움을 주었다.
7 Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius , who received us, and courteously entertained us for three days.
8 The father of Publius lay sick of fever and dysentery. Paul entered in to him, prayed, and laying his hands on him, healed him.
9 Then when this was done, the rest also who had diseases in the island came and were cured.
10 They also honored us with many honors, and when we sailed, they put on board the things that we needed.