Overview
The Bible addresses paphos across 8 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts. Closely related themes include Paul, Cyprus, Sergius Paulus and Miracles. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Paul and Barnabas.
Key Bible verses about paphos
New Testament
Acts
And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus:
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.
But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.
Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost set his eyes on him,
And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.
Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.
People in the Bible and paphos
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying paphos for yourself
- Begin with Acts 13:6, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Paul and Barnabas and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Paul, Cyprus, Sergius Paulus and Miracles.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about paphos?
The Bible addresses paphos across 8 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts. Closely related themes include Paul, Cyprus, Sergius Paulus and Miracles. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Paul and Barnabas.
How many Bible verses are about paphos?
The Bible references paphos in 8 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention paphos?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Acts 13:6: “And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus:”
Which people in the Bible are associated with paphos?
Paul and Barnabas.
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