but Elymas the magian, for so his name is interpreted, opposed them, seeking to turn away the proconsul from the faith.

And having gone through the whole island to Paphos, they found a certain magian, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus,

As Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these oppose the truth, men of no judgment, reprobate in respect to the faith.

he first found his brother Simon, and said to him, We have found the Messiah; which is interpreted, Christ [Anointed].

And the word of God increased, and the number of the disciples was greatly multiplied at Jerusalem, and a great multitude of the priests obeyed the faith.

And there was a man by the name of Simon who formerly practised magic in that city, and astonished the nation of Samaria, saying that he was some great person,

And there was at Joppa a certain female disciple called Tabitha, which being interpreted is called, Dorcas; she was full of good works and charities which she bestowed.

Then the proconsul seeing what was done believed, and was astonished at the teaching of the Lord.

Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm; may the Lord reward him according to his work.

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But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

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And having gone through the whole island to Paphos, they found a certain magian, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus,
And there was at Joppa a certain female disciple called Tabitha, which being interpreted is called, Dorcas; she was full of good works and charities which she bestowed.
he first found his brother Simon, and said to him, We have found the Messiah; which is interpreted, Christ [Anointed].

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As Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these oppose the truth, men of no judgment, reprobate in respect to the faith.
Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm; may the Lord reward him according to his work.
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