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Acts 13:7

King James Version (KJV)

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.

Translations

Acts 13:7 - Amplified Bible

He was closely associated with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, who was an intelligent {and} sensible man of sound understanding; he summoned to him Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the Word of God [concerning salvation in the kingdom of God attained through Christ].

Acts 13:7 - American Standard Version

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.

Acts 13:7 - Bible in Basic English

Who was with the ruler, Sergius Paulus, an able man. This man sent for Barnabas and Saul, desiring to have knowledge of the word of God.

Acts 13:7 - Darby Bible

who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. *He*, having called Barnabas and Saul to [him], desired to hear the word of God.

Acts 13:7 - English Standard Version

He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence, who summoned Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God.

Acts 13:7 - King James Version

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.

Acts 13:7 - La Biblia de las Americas

que estaba con el procònsul Sergio Paulo, hombre inteligente. Este hizo venir a Bernabé y a Saulo, y deseaba oìr la palabra de Dios.

Acts 13:7 - The Message

The governor invited Barnabas and Saul in, wanting to hear God’s Word firsthand from them. But Dr. Know-It-All (that’s the wizard’s name in plain English) stirred up a ruckus, trying to divert the governor from becoming a believer. But Saul (or Paul), full of the Holy Spirit and looking him straight in the eye, said, "You bag of wind, you parody of a devil—why, you stay up nights inventing schemes to cheat people out of God. But now you’ve come up against God himself, and your game is up. You’re about to go blind—no sunlight for you for a good long stretch." He was plunged immediately into a shadowy mist and stumbled around, begging people to take his hand and show him the way.

Acts 13:7 - New American Standard Bible

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.

Acts 13:7 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

que estaba con el procònsul Sergio Paulo, hombre inteligente. Este hizo venir a Bernabé y a Saulo, y deseaba oìr la palabra de Dios.

Acts 13:7 - World English Bible

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

Acts 13:7 - Young's Living Translation

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,

Acts 13:7 - Additional Comments

Sergius Paulus was the proconsul, or governor, of the island of Cyprus. Sergius Paulus was an official representative of the Roman Senate. He heard of Barnabas and Saul ahead of time, probably from their preaching in other areas of the island. He wanted to hear what they had to say, expecting them to be bringing a true word from God.

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