When the centurion and those with him, who were keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they were terrified and said, ‘Truly this man was the Son of God! ’
Acts 13:12 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Then, when he saw what happened, the proconsul believed, because he was astonished at the teaching of the Lord. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then the proconsul believed (became a Christian) when he saw what had occurred, for he was astonished and deeply touched at the teaching concerning the Lord and from Him. American Standard Version (1901) Then the proconsul, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord. Common English Bible When the governor saw what had taken place, he came to believe, for he was astonished by the teaching about the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version Then the proconsul, when he had seen what was done, believed, being in wonder over the doctrine of the Lord. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Then the proconsul, when he had seen what was done, believed, admiring at the doctrine of the Lord. |
When the centurion and those with him, who were keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they were terrified and said, ‘Truly this man was the Son of God! ’
They were all speaking well of him and were amazed by the gracious words that came from his mouth; yet they said, ‘Isn’t this Joseph’s son? ’
Then fear came over everyone, and they glorified God, saying, ‘A great prophet has risen among us,’ and ‘God has visited his people.’
When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and honoured the word of the Lord, and all who had been appointed to eternal life believed.
He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God.
But Elymas the sorcerer (that is the meaning of his name) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
But Paul and Barnabas, along with many others, remained in Antioch, teaching and proclaiming the word of the Lord.
After some time had passed, Paul said to Barnabas, ‘Let’s go back and visit the brothers and sisters in every town where we have preached the word of the Lord and see how they’re doing.’
While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack against Paul and brought him to the tribunal.
This went on for two years, so that all the residents of Asia, both Jews and Greeks, heard the word of the Lord.
So if Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a case against anyone, the courts are in session, and there are proconsuls. Let them bring charges against one another.
Now in the area around that place was an estate belonging to the leading man of the island, named Publius, who welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days.
But they were unable to stand up against his wisdom and the Spirit by whom he was speaking.
So, after they had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they travelled back to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.