Devine Scripture

Acts 13:7

Acts chapter 13 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of understanding. The same called unto him Barnabas and Saul, and sought to hear the word of God.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of understanding. The same called unto him Barnabas and Saul, and sought to hear the word of God.

Context

v.6And when they had gone through the whole island unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-Jesus;

v.7This passage

v.8But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith.

Cross references

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

  • Proverbs 14:15

    The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

  • Acts 17:11

    Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the scriptures daily, whether these things were so.

  • Acts 19:38

    If therefore Demetrius, and the craftsmen that are with him, have a matter against any man, the courts are open, and there are proconsuls: let them accuse one another.

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:21

    prove all things; hold fast that which is good;

  • Proverbs 18:15

    The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

  • Proverbs 14:18

    The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.