Overview
The Bible addresses sergius paulus across 6 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts. Closely related themes include Cyprus, Paphos, Paul and Miracles. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Barnabas and Paul.
Key Bible verses about sergius paulus
New Testament
Acts
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.
People in the Bible and sergius paulus
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying sergius paulus for yourself
- Begin with Acts 13:7, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Barnabas and Paul and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Cyprus, Paphos, Paul and Miracles.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about sergius paulus?
The Bible addresses sergius paulus across 6 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts. Closely related themes include Cyprus, Paphos, Paul and Miracles. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Barnabas and Paul.
How many Bible verses are about sergius paulus?
The Bible references sergius paulus in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention sergius paulus?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Acts 13:7: “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.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with sergius paulus?
Barnabas and Paul.
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