Acts 13:11

Translations

Modern

Now look, the hand of the Lord is against you, and for a time you will be blind and unable to see the light of the sun.” Immediately mist and darkness came over him, and he groped about, seeking someone to lead him by the hand.

Traditional

And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

Literal

And now behold, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you will be blind, not seeing the sun for a season.” And immediately mist and darkness fell upon him, and going about, he was seeking someone to lead him by the hand.

Latin

Et nunc ecce manus Domini super te, et eris cæcus, non videns solem usque ad tempus. Et confestim cecidit in eum caligo et tenebræ: et circuiens quærebat qui ei manum daret.

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Greek

English

Now look, the hand of the Lord is against you, and for a time you will be blind and unable to see the light of the sun.” Immediately mist and darkness came over him, and he groped about, seeking someone to lead him by the hand.

Notes

Acts 13:10–11

Paul, who had become the main speaker, confronted the sorcerer. He rebuked his false claims, exposed his deceit, and announced God’s judgment (see 8:20–24). The sorcerer became blind immediately, and this condition lasted for a significant period of time. This event showed the power and truthfulness of the gospel message over the sorcerer's false claims.

Acts 13:6–12

In Paphos, a false prophet caused a power struggle. This resulted in a display of God's power, and the Roman proconsul (governor) became a Christian.

Theme notes and profiles

Barnabas Paul (Saul) False Prophets The Holy Spirit’s Work

Events

Related verses

Exodus 9:3
…then the hand of the LORD will bring a severe plague on your livestock in the field—on your horses, donkeys, camels, herds, and flocks.
Psalm 32:4
For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat. Selah
Hebrews 10:31
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
1 Samuel 5:11
Then the Ekronites called together all the rulers of the Philistines and said, “Send away the ark of the God of Israel. It must return to its place, so that it will not kill us and our people!” For a deadly confusion had pervaded the city; the hand of God was very heavy upon it.
Job 19:21
Have pity on me, my friends, have pity, for the hand of God has struck me.
John 9:39
Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.”
2 Peter 2:17
These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them.
Isaiah 29:10
For the LORD has poured out on you a spirit of deep sleep. He has shut your eyes, O prophets; He has covered your heads, O seers.
Acts 9:17
So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”
1 Samuel 5:9
But after they had moved the ark to Gath, the LORD’s hand was also against that city, throwing it into great confusion and afflicting the men of the city, both young and old, with an outbreak of tumors.
Psalm 38:2
For Your arrows have pierced me deeply, and Your hand has pressed down on me.
Genesis 19:11
And they struck the men at the entrance, young and old, with blindness, so that they wearied themselves trying to find the door.

Glossary

Antioch of Syria Bar-Jesus Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Blindness Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Cyprus Deputy Galatia Hand Jerusalem Council Judaizers Paphos Paul the Apostle Proconsul Travel

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Sinners Corrected By Afflictions: Sin Visited With Blindness: Elymas Christian Minister: Elymas (Bar-Jesus) Cyprus: Visited by Barnabas and Saul Judgments: Upon Individuals - Exemplified: Elymas Miracles of the Disciples of Jesus: Strikes Elymas (Bar-Jesus) with Blindness Miracles Wrought Through Servants of God: Paul: Elymas Smitten with Blindness Miracles: Convincing Effect of Paphos: Paul Blinds a Sorcerer In Paul: Contends with Elymas (Bar-Jesus) the Sorcerer Paul: Sergius Paulus, Governor of the Country, is a Convert of Reproof: Faithfulness in Paul, of Elymas (Bar-Jesus), the Sorcerer Sergius Paulus: A Roman Deputy and Convert of Paul Synagogue: The Scriptures Were Read and Expounded In

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