Acts 28:9,10

The response here is natural. Acts 28:10 "Honored us with many marks of respect" This many have taken the form of gifts. Remember, Paul and his companions had lost their entire luggage and only escaped with the clothes on their backs. These very thoughtful gifts would once more increase their wardrobes and pocketbooks. Carefully note, nothing is said about Paul charging people to be healed, rather this verse is speaking of gifts freely given as. token of their appreciation. The Greek word here for honored may also mean honorarium. "They supplied us with all we needed" Including food and clothing. Yet, nothing is said about any of these people obeying the gospel. It could be though that once in Rome Paul would get the message out that someone needed to go to Malta and preach.