Acts 13:7 - Modern English Version

⁷ who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man called for Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁷ 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

⁷ 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)

⁷ 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

⁷ 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

⁷ And he was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man. This man, summoning Barnabas and Saul, wanted to hear the Word of God.

Acts 13:7 Tagairtí Cros

Proverbs 14:15

The simple gives credence to every word, but the prudent attends to his steps.

Proverbs 14:18

The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the prudent is to consider his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

Proverbs 18:15

The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Hosea 14:9

Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever prudent, let him know them. For the ways of the Lord are right, and the just will walk in them; but the transgressors stumble in them.

Acts 13:12

When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed and was astonished at the teaching of the Lord.

Acts 13:8

But Elymas the sorcerer (which is his name by interpretation) opposed them, trying to divert the proconsul from the faith.

Acts 18:12

When Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews in unity attacked Paul and brought him to court,

Acts 19:38

So if Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a complaint against anyone, the courts are open and there are proconsuls. Let them press charges against one another.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

Examine all things. Firmly hold onto what is good.