Then the proconsul believed when he saw what had happened, being amazed at the teaching of the Lord.
Parallel translations
- WEB Then the proconsul, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
- KJV Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
- BSB When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was astonished at the teaching about the Lord.
- NKJV Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had been done, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
- NLT When the governor saw what had happened, he became a believer, for he was astonished at the teaching about the Lord.
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Quick answer
Seeing this, the proconsul believes, astonished at the teaching of the Lord. The sign confirms the message and a Roman official comes to faith.
Overview
Sergius Paulus's faith rests not merely on the miracle but on the teaching about the Lord, which the sign authenticated. His conversion shows the gospel penetrating the highest ranks of Roman society early in the mission. The episode demonstrates that God overcomes both occult opposition and worldly power to save those who seek him.
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Cross-references · 12
- 2 Cor 10:4–5for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds,
- Acts 13:7who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of understanding. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul, and sought to hear the word of God.
- Luke 4:22All testified about him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth, and they said, “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”
- Matt 27:54Now the centurion, and those who were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things that were done, feared exceedingly, saying, “Truly this was the Son of God.”
- Luke 7:16Fear took hold of all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and, “God has visited his people!”
- Acts 15:35But Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
- Acts 28:7Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us, and courteously entertained us for three days.
- Acts 13:49The Lord’s word was spread abroad throughout all the region.
- Matt 7:28–29When Jesus had finished saying these things, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching,
- Acts 19:7They were about twelve men in all.
- John 7:46The officers answered, “No man ever spoke like this man!”
- Acts 6:10They weren’t able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.
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