The inexperienced one believes anything, but the sensible one watches his steps.
Acts 13:7 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He was closely associated with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, who was an intelligent and sensible man of sound understanding; he summoned to him Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the Word of God [concerning salvation in the kingdom of God attained through Christ]. 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. Common English Bible He kept company with the governor of that province, an intelligent man named Sergius Paulus. The governor sent for Barnabas and Saul since he wanted to hear God’s word. Catholic Public Domain Version And he was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man. This man, summoning Barnabas and Saul, wanted to hear the Word of God. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, a prudent man. He sending for Barnabas and Saul, desired to hear the word of God. |
The inexperienced one believes anything, but the sensible one watches his steps.
The inexperienced inherit foolishness, but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.
The sensible person’s wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.
Let whoever is wise understand these things, and whoever is insightful recognise them. For the ways of the Lord are right, and the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them.
Then, when he saw what happened, the proconsul believed, because he was astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
But Elymas the sorcerer (that is the meaning of his name) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack against Paul and brought him to the tribunal.
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.