Acts 13:6

Translations

Modern

They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus,

Traditional

And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar–jesus:

Literal

Now having passed through the whole island as far as Paphos, they found a man—a certain a magician, a Jewish false prophet—whose name was Bar-Jesus,

Latin

Et cum perambulassent universam insulam usque Paphum, invenerunt quemdam virum magum pseudoprophetam, Judæum, cui nomen erat Barjesu,

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English

They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus,

Notes

Acts 13:6

Paphos: This major city was on the southwest coast of Cyprus, a location that had strategic significance.
a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus: People from the east who practiced magic like this man often had significant power to influence people in the Greek and Roman world.

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

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Matthew 7:15
Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.
2 Corinthians 11:13
For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.
Mark 10:46
Next, they came to Jericho. And as Jesus and His disciples were leaving Jericho with a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting beside the road.
Ezekiel 13:10–16
Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built,
Exodus 22:18
You must not allow a sorceress to live.
Zechariah 13:3
And if anyone still prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will say to him, ‘You shall not remain alive, because you have spoken falsely in the name of the LORD.’ When he prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will pierce him through.
Jeremiah 23:14–15
And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to Me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah.”
Deuteronomy 13:1–3
If a prophet or dreamer of dreams arises among you and proclaims a sign or wonder to you,
Matthew 16:17
Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.
Matthew 24:24
For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
Deuteronomy 18:10–12
Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, practices divination or conjury, interprets omens, practices sorcery,

People

Bar-jesus: A Jewish sorcerer who opposed Paul and Barnabas Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Paphos: A city on the island of Cyprus

Glossary

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

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Bar-Jesus: A False Prophet Christian Minister: Elymas (Bar-Jesus) Cyprus: Visited by Barnabas and Saul Divination: Practised by Sorcerers False Prophets: Often Practised Divination and Witchcraft Paphos: Paul Blinds a Sorcerer In Paul: Contends with Elymas (Bar-Jesus) the Sorcerer Paul: Preaches at Paphos Synagogue: The Scriptures Were Read and Expounded In

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