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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.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

With the proconsul Sergius Paulus (συν τω ανθυπατω Σεργιω Παυλω). Luke used to be sharply criticized for applying this term to Ser…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Which was with the deputy. Or with the proconsul. Cyprus was at this time subject to the Roman Empire and was governed by a proconsul appo…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulius.—The translators consistently use the word “deputy” as represen…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

From Salamis, Barnabas and Saul traveled throughout the island of Cyprus, continuing to preach within the Jewish synagogues to both Jews and “Godfe…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And since Sergius Paulus, desiring something better than what he had learned from his childhood, was inappropriately drawn aside to various superst…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Which was with the deputy of the country
Or the Roman governor of the island; who very likely dwelt at Paphos, it be…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Satan is in a particular way busy with great men and men in power, to keep them from being religious, for their example will influence many.

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