Acts 13:7
who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. The proconsul summoned Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God.
Acts 13:12
Then when the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, because he was greatly astounded at the teaching about the Lord.
Acts 19:38
If then Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a complaint against someone, the courts are open and there are proconsuls; let them bring charges against one another there.
Acts 18:12
Now while Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews attacked Paul together and brought him before the judgment seat,
Acts 13:8
But the magician Elymas (for that is the way his name is translated) opposed them, trying to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.
Proverbs 14:15
A naive person believes everything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.
Proverbs 14:18
The naive inherit folly, but the shrewd are crowned with knowledge.
Proverbs 18:15
The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.
Hosea 14:9
Who is wise? Let him discern these things! Who is discerning? Let him understand them! For the ways of the Lord are right; the godly walk in them, but in them the rebellious stumble.
Acts 17:11-12
These Jews were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they eagerly received the message, examining the scriptures carefully every day to see if these things were so.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
But examine all things; hold fast to what is good.