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Acts 13:12

What does Acts 13:12 mean?

A plain-English look at Acts 13:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Acts 13:12 means

Witnessing the instant fulfillment of Paul's words and the immediate blinding of Elymas, the proconsul Sergius Paulus believed. His faith was not a casual acceptance but arose from astonishment at the profound power and truth of 'the teaching of the Lord.' This miraculous event served as undeniable proof of God's presence and authority working through Paul. The direct conversion of a high-ranking Roman official held significant implications for the spread of the gospel, showcasing God's ability to reach influential people and overcome formidable spiritual opposition.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Then the proconsul, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Then the proconsul, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then the ruler, when he saw what was done, had faith, being full of wonder at the teaching of the Lord.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

then the proconsul having seen what hath come to pass, did believe, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Then the proconsul, when he had seen what was done, believed, admiring at the doctrine of the Lord.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Then the proconsul, seeing what had happened, believed, being amazed at the teaching of the Lord.

Context

Following the dramatic blinding of Elymas in verse 11, this verse immediately details the proconsul's response. The miracle served as a clear sign, leading directly to Sergius Paulus's belief. This pivotal conversion highlights the effectiveness of God's power in confirming the preached word, contrasting with Elymas's efforts to blind the proconsul spiritually. This event concludes the ministry on Cyprus, allowing the missionaries to move on to the next phase of their journey, as described in verse 13.

v.11And 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.

v.12This passage

v.13Now Paul and his company set sail from Paphos, and came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departed from them and returned to Jerusalem.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 15:35

    But Paul and Barnabas tarried in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.

  • Acts 13:49

    And the word of the Lord was spread abroad throughout all the region.

  • 2 Corinthians 10:4

    (for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds);

  • Luke 7:16

    And fear took hold on all: and they glorified God, saying, A great prophet is arisen among us: and, God hath visited his people.

  • John 7:46

    The officers answered, Never man so spake.

  • Acts 28:7

    Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius; who received us, and entertained us three days courteously.

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