Acts 13:7 - Tree of Life Version

⁷ He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man summoned 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 naïve believes every word, but the shrewd discerns his steps.

Proverbs 14:18

The naïve 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 deception.

Proverbs 18:15

A discerning heart gains knowledge, the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Hosea 14:9

Ephraim: “What more are idols to me? I have responded and observed Him. I will be like a luxuriant cypress tree. From me will be found Your fruit.”

Acts 13:12

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

Acts 13:8

But Elymas the magician (for so his name is translated) was opposing them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.

Acts 18:12

But while Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jewish leaders made a united attack against Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,

Acts 19:38

If Demetrius and the craftsmen with him have a complaint against anyone, the courts are open and there are proconsuls. Let them accuse them.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

but test all things, hold fast to what is good,