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
the proconsul seeing the fact, embraced the faith, being struck with admiration of the christian doctrine.
Acts 18:12
When Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a general insurrection against Paul, and carry'd him to his tribunal.
Acts 19:38
if Demetrius and the other artists, that are with him, can lay their action against any man, the law is open, and the proconsul is near; let them begin their process.

A prudent

Acts 17:11
the Jews there were of a more generous temper than those of Thessalonica: for they very readily embrac'd their doctrine, and daily examin'd, whether it was conformable to the scriptures.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
bring every thing to the test: if it be proof, abide by that: