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, when he saw what had taken place, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
Acts 18:12
And when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews rose up with one accord against Paul, and brought him before the judgmentseat,
Acts 19:38
If then Demetrius and the craftsmen with him have a complaint against any one, the courts are open, and there are proconsuls; let them bring their charges against each other.

A prudent

Acts 17:11
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
but prove all things; hold fast that which is good;