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
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Bible References
The deputy
Acts 13:12
then the proconsul having seen what hath come to pass, did believe, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
Acts 18:12
And Gallio being proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a rush with one accord upon Paul, and brought him unto the tribunal,
Acts 19:38
if indeed, therefore, Demetrius and the artificers with him with any one have a matter, 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, they received the word with all readiness of mind, every day examining the Writings whether those things were so;
Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way, And the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Hosea 14:9
Who is wise, and doth understand these? Prudent, and knoweth them? For upright are the ways of Jehovah, And the righteous go on in them, And the transgressors stumble therein!
1 Thessalonians 5:21
all things prove; that which is good hold fast;
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Leviticus 19:31
Ye do not turn unto those having familiar spirits; and unto wizards ye do not seek, for uncleanness by them; I am Jehovah your God.