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 had taken place, believed, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
Acts 18:12
But, when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul, and brought him to the judgment-seat,
Acts 19:38
If, indeed, therefore, Demetrius and the artisans with him have a matter against any one, court-days are held, and there are proconsuls; let them accuse one another.

A prudent

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