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The proconsul, an intelligent man, sent for Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. <a href="/nlt/acts/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> He had attached himself to the governor, Sergius Paulus, who was an intelligent man. The governor invited Barnabas and Saul to visit him, for he wanted to hear the word of God. <a href="/esv/acts/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence, who summoned Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God. <a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. He, having summoned Barnabas and Saul, desired to hear the word of God. <a href="/kjv/acts/13.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/acts/13.htm">New King James Version</a> who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man called for Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God. <a href="/nasb_/acts/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God. <a href="/nasb/acts/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God. <a href="/nasb77/acts/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God. <a href="/lsb/acts/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God. <a href="/amp/acts/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> who was [closely associated] with the proconsul [of the province], Sergius Paulus, an intelligent and sensible man. He called for Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ]. <a href="/csb/acts/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God. <a href="/hcsb/acts/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul and desired to hear God&#8217s message. <a href="/asv/acts/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/acts/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He also worked for Sergius Paulus, who was very smart and was the governor of the island. Sergius Paulus wanted to hear God's message, and he sent for Barnabas and Saul. <a href="/erv/acts/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> which 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. <a href="/gwt/acts/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He was associated with an intelligent man, Sergius Paulus, who was the governor of the island. The governor sent for Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. <a href="/gnt/acts/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> He was a friend of the governor of the island, Sergius Paulus, who was an intelligent man. The governor called Barnabas and Saul before him because he wanted to hear the word of God. <a href="/isv/acts/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> He was associated with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, who was an intelligent man. He sent for Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. <a href="/net/acts/13.htm">NET Bible</a> who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. The proconsul summoned Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God. <a href="/nheb/acts/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of understanding. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul, and sought to hear the word of God. <a href="/wbt/acts/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Who 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. <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> who was a friend of the Proconsul Sergius Paulus. The Proconsul was a man of keen intelligence. He sent for Barnabas and Saul, and asked to be told God's Message.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/acts/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/web/acts/13.htm">World English Bible</a> who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of understanding. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul, and sought to hear the word of God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man; this one having called for Barnabas and Saul, desired to hear the word of God, <a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. He, having summoned Barnabas and Saul, desired to hear the word of God. <a href="/ylt/acts/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man; this one having called for Barnabas and Saul, did desire to hear the word of God, <a href="/slt/acts/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paul, an intelligent man; he having called Barnabas and Saul, sought anxiously to hear the word of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, a prudent man. He sending for Barnabas and Saul, desired to hear the word of God. <a href="/cpdv/acts/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man. This man, summoning Barnabas and Saul, wanted to hear the Word of God. <a href="/nabre/acts/13.htm">New American Bible</a> He was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence, who had summoned Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man, who summoned Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Who was very close friend to a wise man, the proconsul whose name was Ser’gi-us Pau’lus, who called for Saul and Bar’na-bas, and desired to hear from them the word of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> This man adhered to a wise man who was the Proconsul and he was called Sergius Paulus; the Proconsul called Shaul and BarNaba and he was requesting to hear from them the word of God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and he was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, who was a man of intelligence. This man called for Barnabas and Saul, and expressed an earnest wish to hear the word of God. <a href="/godbey/acts/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> who was with Sergius Paulus, the proconsul, an intelligent man. He, having called Barnabas and Saul, sought to hear the word of God; <a href="/haweis/acts/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man; he inviting to his house Barnabas and Saul, desired earnestly to hear the word of God. <a href="/mace/acts/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, a man of prudence: who sent for Barnabas and Saul, desiring to hear the word of God. <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> who was a friend of the Proconsul Sergius Paulus. The Proconsul was a man of keen intelligence. He sent for Barnabas and Saul, and asked to be told God's Message. <a href="/worrell/acts/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man; the same having called for Barnabas and Saul, desired to hear the word of God; <a href="/worsley/acts/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an understanding man: who calling for Barnabas and Saul, desired to hear the word of God. <a href="/parallel/acts/13-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=4116" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm">On Cyprus</a> …6They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus, 7<a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">an attendant</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/446.htm" title="446: anthypatō (N-DMS) -- A proconsul. From anti and a superlative of huper; instead of the highest officer, i.e. a Roman proconsul.">proconsul,</a> <a href="/greek/4588.htm" title="4588: Sergiō (N-DMS) -- Sergius, the middle (gentile) name of the proconsul of Cyprus. Of Latin origin; Sergius, a Roman.">Sergius</a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulō (N-DMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paulus.</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">The proconsul,</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andri (N-DMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">a man</a> <a href="/greek/4908.htm" title="4908: synetō (Adj-DMS) -- Intelligent, prudent, wise, understanding, discerning. From suniemi; mentally put together, i.e. Sagacious.">of intelligence,</a> <a href="/greek/4341.htm" title="4341: proskalesamenos (V-APM-NMS) -- To call to myself, summon. Middle voice from pros and kaleo; to call toward oneself, i.e. Summon, invite.">summoned</a> <a href="/greek/921.htm" title="921: Barnaban (N-AMS) -- Of Chaldee origin; son of Nabas; Barnabas, an Israelite.">Barnabas</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4569.htm" title="4569: Saulon (N-AMS) -- Saul, the apostle. Of Hebrew origin, the same as Saoul; Saulus, the Jewish name of Paul.">Saul</a> <a href="/greek/1934.htm" title="1934: epezētēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To seek after, desire, search for, make inquiries about. From epi and zeteo; to search for; intensively, to demand, to crave.">because he wanted</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousai (V-ANA) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">to hear</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.</a> 8But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/8-9.htm">Acts 8:9-13</a> Prior to that time, a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and astounded the people of Samaria. He claimed to be someone great, / and all the people, from the least to the greatest, heeded his words and said, “This man is the divine power called the Great Power.” / They paid close attention to him because he had astounded them for a long time with his sorcery. ... <a href="/acts/19-18.htm">Acts 19:18-20</a> Many who had believed now came forward, confessing and disclosing their deeds. / And a number of those who had practiced magic arts brought their books and burned them in front of everyone. When the value of the books was calculated, the total came to fifty thousand drachmas. / So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail. <a href="/acts/16-16.htm">Acts 16:16-18</a> One day as we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl with a spirit of divination, who earned a large income for her masters by fortune-telling. / This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!” / She continued this for many days. Eventually Paul grew so aggravated that he turned and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” And the spirit left her at that very moment. <a href="/acts/9-43.htm">Acts 9:43-10:1</a> And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon. <a href="/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1-3</a> Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: / “King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews, / especially since you are acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. I beg you, therefore, to listen to me patiently. <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11-12</a> Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true. / As a result, many of them believed, along with quite a few prominent Greek women and men. <a href="/acts/18-7.htm">Acts 18:7-8</a> So Paul left the synagogue and went next door to the house of Titus Justus, a worshiper of God. / Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his whole household believed in the Lord. And many of the Corinthians who heard the message believed and were baptized. <a href="/acts/10-22.htm">Acts 10:22-24</a> “Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.” / So Peter invited them in as his guests. And the next day he got ready and went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa. / The following day he arrived in Caesarea, where Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. <a href="/acts/11-20.htm">Acts 11:20-21</a> But some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus. / The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Acts 14:1-3</a> At Iconium, Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue, where they spoke so well that a great number of Jews and Greeks believed. / But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. / So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders. <a href="/acts/15-12.htm">Acts 15:12-14</a> The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them. / When they had finished speaking, James declared, “Brothers, listen to me! / Simon has told us how God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people to be His own. <a href="/acts/28-7.htm">Acts 28:7-10</a> Nearby stood an estate belonging to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days. / The father of Publius was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him, and after praying and placing his hands on him, he healed the man. / After this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured as well. ... <a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Acts 6:9-10</a> But resistance arose from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedmen, including Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and men from the provinces of Cilicia and Asia. They disputed with Stephen, / but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke. <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Acts 4:13-14</a> When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus. / And seeing the man who had been healed standing there with them, they had nothing to say in response. <a href="/acts/5-34.htm">Acts 5:34-39</a> But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a short time. / “Men of Israel,” he said, “consider carefully what you are about to do to these men. / Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.the deputy.<a href="/acts/13-12.htm">Acts 13:12</a> Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.<a href="/acts/18-12.htm">Acts 18:12</a> And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,<a href="/acts/19-38.htm">Acts 19:38</a> Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another.a prudent.<a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11,12</a> These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so… <a href="/proverbs/14-8.htm">Proverbs 14:8,15,18</a> The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit… <a href="/proverbs/18-15.htm">Proverbs 18:15</a> The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Able</a> <a href="/acts/13-5.htm">Attendant</a> <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Barnabas</a> <a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Country</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-47.htm">Deputy</a> <a href="/acts/9-1.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/acts/10-10.htm">Desiring</a> <a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/acts/13-5.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/10-33.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/luke/2-48.htm">Intelligence</a> <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Intelligent</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-1.htm">Keen</a> <a href="/acts/13-5.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/18-12.htm">Proconsul</a> <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Prudent</a> <a href="/acts/7-35.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/acts/12-19.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/acts/10-7.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/luke/24-45.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/acts/10-10.htm">Wanted</a> <a href="/acts/13-5.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/13-39.htm">Able</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-5.htm">Attendant</a> <a href="/acts/13-42.htm">Barnabas</a> <a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Country</a> <a href="/acts/13-8.htm">Deputy</a> <a href="/acts/15-37.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/acts/13-21.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/acts/16-3.htm">Desiring</a> <a href="/romans/14-1.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/acts/13-36.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/13-44.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-19.htm">Intelligence</a> <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Intelligent</a> <a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Keen</a> <a href="/acts/13-15.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/13-8.htm">Proconsul</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-19.htm">Prudent</a> <a href="/acts/13-8.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/acts/13-9.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/acts/16-10.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/acts/23-17.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/acts/28-26.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/acts/14-13.htm">Wanted</a> <a href="/acts/13-15.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 13</div>1. <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Paul and Barnabas are chosen to go to the Gentiles.</a> 6. <a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Of Sergius Paulus, and Elymas the sorcerer.</a> 13. <a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Paul preaches at Antioch that Jesus is Christ.</a> 42. <a href="/acts/13-42.htm">The Gentiles believe;</a> 44. <a href="/acts/13-44.htm">but the Jews talked abusively against Paul, </a> 46. <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">whereupon they turn to the Gentiles, of whom many believe.</a> 50. <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">The Jews raise a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, who go to Iconium.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Sergius Paulus was a Roman proconsul, a high-ranking official governing a senatorial province. The term "attendant" suggests a close aide or advisor, indicating the influence and importance of the proconsul's position. Archaeological evidence, such as inscriptions found in Cyprus, supports the historical existence of Sergius Paulus, affirming the accuracy of the biblical account. This connection highlights the spread of the Gospel to influential Roman figures, fulfilling the Great Commission's call to reach all nations and peoples.The proconsul, a man of intelligence, Sergius Paulus is described as intelligent, suggesting he was open-minded and discerning, qualities that made him receptive to new ideas, including the Gospel. His intelligence may have contributed to his curiosity about the teachings of Barnabas and Saul. This description aligns with the biblical theme that God often uses individuals of influence and wisdom to further His purposes, as seen with figures like Daniel and Joseph in the Old Testament.summoned Barnabas and Saul The act of summoning Barnabas and Saul indicates Sergius Paulus's authority and interest in their message. Barnabas and Saul, later known as Paul, were key figures in the early church, tasked with spreading the Gospel to the Gentiles. This moment marks a significant step in the missionary journey, as it demonstrates the Gospel's reach beyond Jewish communities to the broader Roman world, fulfilling prophecies about the inclusion of Gentiles in God's plan (<a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>).because he wanted to hear the word of God. Sergius Paulus's desire to hear the word of God reflects a genuine spiritual curiosity and openness to divine truth. This phrase underscores the power of the Gospel to attract individuals from diverse backgrounds and social standings. It also highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in drawing people to seek God, as seen throughout the New Testament. The proconsul's interest serves as a reminder of the universal appeal of the Gospel message and its ability to transcend cultural and societal barriers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/sergius_paulus.htm">Sergius Paulus</a> A Roman proconsul of Cyprus, described as an intelligent man. His role as a proconsul indicates he was a high-ranking official with administrative authority over the region. 2. <a href="/topical/b/barnabas.htm">Barnabas</a> A Jewish Christian from Cyprus, known for his role in the early church as an encourager and missionary. He was a companion of Saul (Paul) on missionary journeys. 3. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul (Paul)</a> Originally a persecutor of Christians, Saul became a devoted apostle of Christ after his conversion. He is known for his missionary work and epistles in the New Testament. 4. <a href="/topical/c/cyprus.htm">Cyprus</a> An island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, significant in early Christian missionary activity. It was the first stop on Paul and Barnabas's missionary journey. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_god.htm">The Word of God</a> Refers to the message of the Gospel that Barnabas and Saul were preaching. Sergius Paulus's desire to hear it indicates an openness to spiritual truth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/openness_to_the_gospel.htm">Openness to the Gospel</a> Sergius Paulus's desire to hear the word of God demonstrates the importance of being open to spiritual truths, regardless of one's status or intelligence. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_missionaries.htm">The Role of Missionaries</a> Barnabas and Saul's mission to Cyprus underscores the call for Christians to spread the Gospel, even in places of political power. <a href="/topical/i/intellectual_curiosity_and_faith.htm">Intellectual Curiosity and Faith</a> The description of Sergius Paulus as an intelligent man suggests that intellectual curiosity can lead to a deeper understanding of faith. <a href="/topical/d/divine_appointments.htm">Divine Appointments</a> The encounter between Sergius Paulus and the missionaries illustrates how God orchestrates meetings for the purpose of spreading His word. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_gospel.htm">The Power of the Gospel</a> The proconsul's interest in the Gospel message highlights its power to reach and transform individuals from all walks of life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 13</a> <a href="/q/why_little_evidence_of_paulus'_conversion.htm">Acts 13:7,12: If Sergius Paulus was a real proconsul who converted, why is there scant archeological or historical evidence to confirm this event? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_'born_of_the_spirit'_mean.htm">What role did Cyprus play in biblical events?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_paul's_1st_mission.htm">What were the key events in Paul's First Missionary Journey?</a> <a href="/q/why_link_jesus'_birth_to_quirinius'_census.htm">Why does Luke claim Jesus was born during Quirinius' census, which occurred a decade after Herod’s death?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulius.--The translators consistently use the word "deputy" as representing the Greek for "proconsul." It will be remembered that it was applied, under Elizabeth and James, to the governor, known in more recent times as the Viceroy, or Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, and was therefore a very close approximation to the meaning of the Latin. The provinces of the Roman empire, under the organisation of Augustus, were divided (B.C. 27) into two classes. Those that were looked on as needing direct military control were placed under the emperor as commander of the legions, and were governed by propraetors, or generals; the others were left to the Senate, and were under the rule of proconsuls. Strabo (xiv. ad fin.) describes Cyprus as a military or propraetorian province, and this has led some to question St. Luke's accuracy. It appears, however, that Augustus, in A.D. 22, re-assigned it to the Senate (Dio. Cass. iv. p. 523). Coins of Cyprus are extant, bearing the date of Claudius, and the name of Cominius Proclus as proconsul (Akerman, Numismatic Illustrations, pp. 39-42), and as stated above (Note on <a href="/acts/13-4.htm" title="So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed to Seleucia; and from there they sailed to Cyprus.">Acts 13:4</a>), one has recently been discovered in Cyprus itself, in which that title appears as borne by one of the name of Paulus. Under Hadrian, it appears to have been under a propraetor; under Severus, it was again under a proconsul. Of the proconsul himself we know nothing certain more than is recorded here. The name probably implied a connection with the old 'milian gens, among whom, as in the case of the great conqueror of Macedonia, it was a favourite cognomen. Dr. Lightfoot has, however, pointed out that Pliny, writing circ. A.D. 90, names a Sergius Paulus as his chief authority for the facts in Books 2 and 18 of his Natural History, and that among these are two specially connected with Cyprus; and that Galen, writing circ. A.D. 150, speaks of one bearing the same name, also a proconsul, as a contemporary of his own, and as distinguished for his love of wisdom. Here, of course, identity is out of the question, but relationship is, at least, probable.A prudent man.--The adjective describes what we should call general intelligence and discernment, as in <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm" title="At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them to babes.">Matthew 11:25</a>; <a href="/luke/10-21.htm" title="In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them to babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in your sight.">Luke 10:21</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/1-19.htm" title="For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.">1Corinthians 1:19</a>. It was shown in this instance in his at once recognising the higher type of character presented by the Apostles, and desiring to know more of the "word" which they spake to him as a message from God.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - The proconsul for the deputy of the country, A.V.; a man of understanding for a prudent man, A.V.; the same for who, A.V.; unto him for for, A.V.; sought for desired, A.V. The proconsul (ἀνθύπατος); here and vers. 8, 12. This is an instance of Luke's great accuracy. Cyprus had become a proconsular province in the reign of Claudius, having previously been one of the emperor's provinces governed by a propraetor, or legatus. A man of understanding (ἀνδρὶ συνετῷ). Συνετός is a rare word in the New Testament, and is always translated in the A.V. "prudent" (see <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25</a>; <a href="/luke/10-21.htm">Luke 10:21</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/1-19.htm">1 Corinthians 1:19</a>). It is common in the LXX., where it represents the Hebrew words מַשְׂכִּיל נָבון מֵבִין, and חָכָם, all signifying "intelligence," "skill," "knowledge," and the like. The substantive σύνεσις has the same scope (see <a href="/luke/2-47.htm">Luke 2:47</a>; <a href="/ephesians/3-4.htm">Ephesians 3:4</a>; <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9</a>, etc.); ἀνὴρ συνετός, therefore, means something more than "a prudent man." It means a man of knowledge and superior intelligence and understanding. And such was Sergius Paulus, a noble Roman, who is twice named by Pliny in the list of authors placed at the commencement of his work as the authorities from whom he derived the matter contained in the several books. It is not a little remarkable that the two books, lib. it. and lib. 18, for which Sergius Paulus is quoted are just those which contain accounts of the heavenly bodies, and prognostications from the sun and moon and stars, from thunder, from the clouds, and such like things, which doubtless formed the staple of Elymas's science; so that there can be little doubt that Sergius Paulus had Elymas with him, that he might learn from him such matters as might be useful for the hook which he was writing. There is also a curious passage in lib. 30. cap. 1. of the 'Hist. Nat.'(quoted by Lewin, vol. 1. p. 128), in which Pliny, after enumerating the most famous teachers of magic, Zoroaster, Orthanes, Pythagoras, and others, adds, "There is also another school of magic which springs from Moses and Jannes, who were Jews, but many thousand years later than Zoroaster; so much more recent is the school of Cyprus;" showing that he knew of a school of magic art at Cyprus taught by Jews, and leading us to infer that he had acquired this knowledge either from the pen or the mouth of Sergius Paulus. Anyhow, a remarkable confirmation of St. Luke's narrative. Another Sergius Paulus, who might be a son or grandson of the proconsul, is highly commended by Galen for his eminent philosophical attainments (Lewin, vol. 1. p. 127). One L. Sergius Paulus was consul suffectus in A.D. , another in A.D. . Renan thinks they may have been descendants of the Sergius Paulus in the text. <a href="/commentaries/acts/13-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>an attendant σὺν (syn) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. of the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. proconsul, ἀνθυπάτῳ (anthypatō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_446.htm">Strong's 446: </a> A proconsul. From anti and a superlative of huper; instead of the highest officer, i.e. a Roman proconsul. Sergius Σεργίῳ (Sergiō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4588.htm">Strong's 4588: </a> Sergius, the middle (gentile) name of the proconsul of Cyprus. Of Latin origin; Sergius, a Roman. Paulus. Παύλῳ (Paulō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. [The proconsul], οὗτος (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. a man ἀνδρὶ (andri) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. of intelligence, συνετῷ (synetō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4908.htm">Strong's 4908: </a> Intelligent, prudent, wise, understanding, discerning. From suniemi; mentally put together, i.e. Sagacious. summoned προσκαλεσάμενος (proskalesamenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4341.htm">Strong's 4341: </a> To call to myself, summon. Middle voice from pros and kaleo; to call toward oneself, i.e. Summon, invite. Barnabas Βαρνάβαν (Barnaban) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_921.htm">Strong's 921: </a> Of Chaldee origin; son of Nabas; Barnabas, an Israelite. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Saul Σαῦλον (Saulon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4569.htm">Strong's 4569: </a> Saul, the apostle. Of Hebrew origin, the same as Saoul; Saulus, the Jewish name of Paul. because he wanted ἐπεζήτησεν (epezētēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1934.htm">Strong's 1934: </a> To seek after, desire, search for, make inquiries about. From epi and zeteo; to search for; intensively, to demand, to crave. to hear ἀκοῦσαι (akousai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/13-7.htm">Acts 13:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/13-7.htm">Acts 13:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/13-7.htm">Acts 13:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/13-7.htm">Acts 13:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/13-7.htm">Acts 13:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/13-7.htm">Acts 13:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/13-7.htm">Acts 13:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/13-7.htm">Acts 13:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/13-7.htm">Acts 13:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/13-7.htm">Acts 13:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/13-7.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 13:7 Who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/13-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 13:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 13:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/13-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 13:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 13:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>