Acts 13:7

Translations

Modern

…an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, a man of intelligence, summoned Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God.

Traditional

Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.

Literal

…who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man, having summoned Barnabas and Saul, desired to hear the word of God.

Latin

…qui erat cum proconsule Sergio Paulo viro prudente. Hic, accersitis Barnaba et Saulo, desiderabat audire verbum Dei.

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Greek

English

…an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, a man of intelligence, summoned Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God.

Notes

Acts 13:7–8

Sergius Paulus, the proconsul (governor), was an intelligent person. He had interest in the teachings of Barnabas and Saul. But Elymas (the sorcerer’s Greco-Roman name) recognized a challenge to his power and strongly opposed the message of Barnabas and Saul.

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

Events

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Proverbs 14:15
The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
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Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them.

People

Barnabas: A Levite from Cyprus who accompanied Paul on missionary journeys Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles Sergius Paulus: Proconsul of Cyprus, converted under Paul's ministry

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 Deputy Galatia Jerusalem Council Judaizers Paul the Apostle Proconsul Sergius Paulus Travel

Topics

Christian Minister: Elymas (Bar-Jesus) Converts: Sergius Paulus Cyprus: Visited by Barnabas and Saul Deputy: An officer Who Administers the Functions of a Superior in his Absence 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 Prudence: Sergius Paulus Sergius Paulus: A Roman Deputy and Convert of Paul Synagogue: The Scriptures Were Read and Expounded In

Acts 13:7

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