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.

Bible References

The deputy

Acts 13:12
Then the proconsul, seeing what was done, believed, being amazed at the teaching of the Lord.
Acts 18:12
But while Gallic was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews, with one mind, suddenly came upon Paul, and brought him to the judgment-seat,
Acts 19:38
Therefore, if Demetrius, and the artists who are with him, have a charge against any one, the courts are in session, and the proconsuls are there; let them accuse each other.

A prudent

Acts 17:11
These were of a better disposition than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.