Acts 13:7

New Living Translation

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.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:15

Only simpletons believe everything they’re told! The prudent carefully consider their steps.

Proverbs 14:18

Simpletons are clothed with foolishness, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Proverbs 14:8

The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.

Proverbs 18:15

Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge.

Hosea 14:9

Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those with discernment listen carefully. The paths of the Lord are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in them. But in those paths sinners stumble and fall.

Acts 13:12

When the governor saw what had happened, he became a believer, for he was astonished at the teaching about the Lord.

Acts 13:8

But Elymas, the sorcerer (as his name means in Greek), interfered and urged the governor to pay no attention to what Barnabas and Saul said. He was trying to keep the governor from believing.

Acts 18:12

But when Gallio became governor of Achaia, some Jews rose up together against Paul and brought him before the governor for judgment.

Acts 19:38

“If Demetrius and the craftsmen have a case against them, the courts are in session and the officials can hear the case at once. Let them make formal charges.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.