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, and was astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
Acts 18:12
And when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews rose with one consent against Paul and brought him to the tribunal,
Acts 19:38
If, therefore, Demetrius and the artisans with him have a charge against any, court days are held, and there are pro-consuls; let them accuse one another.

A prudent

Acts 17:11
but these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with all readiness, examining the Scriptures daily [to see] if these things were so.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
Prove all things, hold fast the good;