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.
The deputy
General references
Bible References
The deputy
Acts 13:12
Then the proconsul, who saw that which happened, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
Acts 18:12
But Gallio being proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord attacked Paul and brought him to the judgment seat,
Acts 19:38
Indeed therefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen with him, have a matter against any man, forums are brought, and there are proconsuls. Let them accuse each other.
A prudent
Acts 17:11
But these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, who received the word with all willingness, examining the Scriptures daily, if it has these things this way.
Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of a prudent man is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 18:15
The heart of a prudent man gets knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Hosea 14:9
Who is wise, that he may understand these things, prudent, that he may know them? For the ways of LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them. But transgressors shall fall therein.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
but examine all things. Hold firm the good.
General references
Leviticus 19:31
Do not turn to those who have familiar spirits, nor to the wizards. Do not seek them out, to be defiled by them. I am LORD your God.