Acts 13:8

Translations

Modern

But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.

Traditional

But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

Literal

But Elymas the magician (for his name is translated thus) was opposing them, seeking to turn away the proconsul from the faith.

Latin

Resistebat autem illis Elymas magus (sic enim interpretatur nomen ejus), quærens avertere proconsulem a fide.

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Greek

English

But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.

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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But Pharaoh called the wise men and sorcerers and magicians of Egypt, and they also did the same things by their magic arts.
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You are to tell Shemaiah the Nehelamite that

People

Bar-jesus: A Jewish sorcerer who opposed Paul and Barnabas

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 Elymas Galatia Jerusalem Council Judaizers Paul the Apostle Proconsul Travel

Topics

Christian Minister: Elymas (Bar-Jesus) Cyprus: Visited by Barnabas and Saul Deputy: An officer Who Administers the Functions of a Superior in his Absence Divination: Practised by Sorcerers Elymas: A False Prophet, Punished 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 Sergius Paulus: A Roman Deputy and Convert of Paul Sorcery: Practiced by Elymas (Bar-Jesus) Synagogue: The Scriptures Were Read and Expounded In

Acts 13:8

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