Acts 13:8 - Revised Version 1885

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

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

But Elymas the wise man–for that is the translation of his name [which he had given himself]–opposed them, seeking to keep the proconsul from accepting the faith.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

But Elymas the sorcerer (for that’s what people understood his name meant) opposed them, trying to steer the governor away from the faith.

Catholic Public Domain Version

But Elymas the magician (for so his name is translated) stood against them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the Faith.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

But Elymas the magician (for so his name is interpreted) withstood them, seeking to turn away the proconsul from the faith.

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