Acts 13:7
Who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.
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Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts
He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul, seeking to hear the word of God.
King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
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King James Version with Strong's Numbers
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Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
which was with ye ruler of the countre won Sergius Paulus a prudet man. The same ruler called vnto him Barnabas and Saul and desyred to heare the worde of God.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
which was with Sergius Paulus the ruler of the countre, a ma of vnderstondinge. The same called Barnabas and Saul vnto him, and desyred to heare ye worde of God.
Geneva Bible (1560)
Which was with the Deputie Sergius Paulus, a prudent man. He called vnto him Barnabas and Saul, and desired to heare the woorde of God.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
Which was with the deputie of the countrey, one Sergius Paulus, a prudent man: The same called vnto hym Barnabas and Saul, and desired to heare the worde of God.
Authorized 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.
Webster's Bible (1833)
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.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
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,
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.
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.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
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.
World English Bible (2000)
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.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. The proconsul summoned Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God.
Referenced Verses
- Acts 13:12 : 12 Then the proconsul, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
- Acts 19:38 : 38 Therefore, if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a complaint against anyone, the courts are open and there are proconsuls; let them bring charges against one another.
- Acts 18:12 : 12 And when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him to the judgment seat,
- Acts 13:8 : 8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) opposed them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
- Prov 18:15 : 15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
- Hos 14:9 : 9 Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.
- Prov 14:8 : 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
- Prov 14:15 : 15 The simple believes every word, but the prudent man considers his steps carefully.
- Prov 14:18 : 18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
- Acts 17:11-12 : 11 These were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the scriptures daily to see if these things were so. 12 Therefore many of them believed; also many honorable Greek women, and numerous men.
- 1 Thess 5:21 : 21 Test all things; hold fast what is good.
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Acts 13:8-92 verses85%
8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) opposed them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
9 Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, set his eyes on him,
- Acts 13:4-63 verses79%
4 So they, being sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went to Seleucia; and from there they sailed to Cyprus.
5 And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they also had John as their helper.
6 And when they had gone through the island to Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus:
- Acts 13:11-166 verses76%
11 And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time. And immediately a mist and a darkness fell on him; and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand.
12 Then the proconsul, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
13 Now when Paul and his company sailed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departed from them and returned to Jerusalem.
14 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.
15 And after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, Men and brethren, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, speak on.
16 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen.
- Acts 13:42-443 verses75%
42 And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles begged that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.
43 Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
44 And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.
- Acts 13:1-22 verses75%
1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.
- Acts 11:21-255 verses74%
21 And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.
22 Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem; and they sent Barnabas to go as far as Antioch.
23 Who, when he came and had seen the grace of God, was glad and encouraged them all, that with purpose of heart, they would remain faithful to the Lord.
24 For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and a great many people were added to the Lord.
25 Then Barnabas departed to Tarsus to seek Saul:
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11 And the Lord said to him, Arise, and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he is praying,
- Acts 14:12-132 verses72%
12 And they called Barnabas, Zeus; and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.
13 Then the priest of Zeus, whose temple was before their city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, intending to sacrifice with the people.
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27 But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles, and declared to them how he had seen the Lord on the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.
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7 In the same region were estates of the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us and entertained us hospitably for three days.
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46 Then Paul and Barnabas grew bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but since you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles.
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19 And when he had greeted them, he declared in detail what things God had done among the Gentiles by his ministry.
- Acts 15:36-372 verses71%
36 After some days, Paul said to Barnabas, Let us go back and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they are doing.
37 Now Barnabas determined to take with them John, who was called Mark.
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12 Then all the multitude kept silent, and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring what miracles and wonders God had worked among the Gentiles by them.
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30 Which they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
- Acts 18:11-133 verses70%
11 And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.
12 And when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him to the judgment seat,
13 saying, 'This man persuades people to worship God contrary to the law.'
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7 And there they preached the gospel.
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9 This man heard Paul speaking, who, looking intently at him and seeing that he had faith to be healed,
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30 And when the brothers found out, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him out to Tarsus.
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10 After he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavored to go into Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them.
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15 And saying, Men, why do you do these things? We also are men with similar passions as you and preach to you that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all things in them,
- Acts 18:26-272 verses70%
26 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.
27 And when he desired to cross into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace,
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15 about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, asking for a judgment against him.
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19 And they took him and brought him to the Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine is that you speak of?
- Acts 13:49-502 verses70%
49 And the word of the Lord was spread throughout all the region.
50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and honorable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their district.
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22 But we desire to hear from you what you think, for concerning this sect, we know that everywhere it is spoken against.
- Acts 16:16-172 verses69%
16 And it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling.
17 This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, These men are the servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation.
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7 And he departed from there and entered a certain man's house named Justus, one who worshiped God, whose house was next to the synagogue.