Acts 13:7

He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul and desired to hear God’s message.

Acts 13:12

Then the proconsul, seeing what happened, believed and was astonished at the teaching about the Lord.

Acts 19:38

So if Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a case against anyone, the courts are in session, and there are proconsuls. Let them bring charges against one another.

Acts 18:12

While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack against Paul and brought him to the judge’s bench.

Acts 13:8

But Elymas the sorcerer (this is the meaning of his name) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul away from the faith.

Proverbs 14:8

The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.

Proverbs 14:15

The inexperienced one believes anything,
but the sensible one watches his steps.

Proverbs 14:18

The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

Proverbs 18:15

The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.

Hosea 14:9

Let whoever is wise understand these things,
and whoever is insightful recognize them.
For the ways of the Lord are right,
and the righteous walk in them,
but the rebellious stumble in them.

Acts 17:11-12

The people here were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, since they welcomed the message with eagerness and examined the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

but test all things.
Hold on to what is good.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

General references

Bible References

The deputy

Acts 13:12
Then the proconsul, seeing what happened, believed and was astonished at the teaching about the Lord.
Acts 18:12
While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack against Paul and brought him to the judge’s bench.
Acts 19:38
So if Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a case against anyone, the courts are in session, and there are proconsuls. Let them bring charges against one another.

A prudent

Acts 17:11
The people here were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, since they welcomed the message with eagerness and examined the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
Proverbs 14:8
The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
Proverbs 18:15
The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.
Hosea 14:9
Let whoever is wise understand these things,
and whoever is insightful recognize them.
For the ways of the Lord are right,
and the righteous walk in them,
but the rebellious stumble in them.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
but test all things.
Hold on to what is good.

General references

Leviticus 19:31
“Do not turn to mediums or consult spiritists, or you will be defiled by them; I am Yahweh your God.

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