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
The proconsul believed [the message of salvation] when he saw what had happened, being astonished at the teaching concerning the Lord.
Acts 18:12
But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia (southern Greece), the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,
Acts 19:38
So then, if Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a complaint against anyone, the courts are in session and proconsuls are available; let them bring charges against one another there.
A prudent
Acts 17:11
Now these people were more noble and open-minded than those in Thessalonica, so they received the message [of salvation through faith in the Christ] with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.
The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of [shortsighted] fools is deceit.
Proverbs 18:15
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.
Hosea 14:9
Whoever is [spiritually] wise, let him understand these things;
Whoever is [spiritually] discerning and understanding, let him know them.
For the ways of the Lord are right,
And the righteous will walk in them,
But transgressors will stumble and fall in them.
Whoever is [spiritually] wise, let him understand these things;
Whoever is [spiritually] discerning and understanding, let him know them.
For the ways of the Lord are right,
And the righteous will walk in them,
But transgressors will stumble and fall in them.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
But test all things carefully [so you can recognize what is good]. Hold firmly to that which is good.
General references
Leviticus 19:31
‘Do not turn to mediums [who pretend to consult the dead] or to spiritists [who have spirits of divination]; do not seek them out to be defiled by them. I am the Lord your God.