A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
Acts 13:7 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of understanding. This man summoned Bar-Nabba and Sha'ul, and sought 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. |
A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Who is wise, that he may understand these things? Who is prudent, that he may know them? For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them; But the rebellious stumble in them.
Then the proconsul, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith.
But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Sha'ul and brought him before the judgment seat,
If therefore Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a matter against anyone, the courts are open, and there are proconsuls. Let them press charges against one another.