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
When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, because he was astonished at the Lord's teaching.
Acts 18:12
While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jewish leaders gathered together, attacked Paul, and brought him before the judge's seat.
Acts 19:38
So if Demetrius and his workers have a charge against anyone, the courts are open and there are proconsuls. They should accuse one another there.
A prudent
Acts 17:11
These people were more receptive than those in Thessalonica. They were very willing to receive the message, and every day they carefully examined the Scriptures to see if those things were so.
Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live, but a fool's stupidity deceives him.
Proverbs 18:15
The mind of a discerning person gains knowledge, while the ears of wise people seek out knowledge.
Hosea 14:9
Whoever is wise, let him understand these things. Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right: the righteous follow his example, but the rebellious stumble in them.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
Instead, test everything. Hold on to what is good.
General references
Leviticus 19:31
"You are to consult neither mediums nor familiar spirits. You are never to seek them you'll just be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God.