Thematic Bible: Deputy
Thematic Bible
Deputy » An officer who administers the functions of a superior in his absence
While Gallio was governor of Greece, the Jews made a combined attack on Paul, and brought him before the Governor's Bench,
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He was at the court of the Governor, Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence, who sent for Barnabas and Saul and asked to be told God's Message. But Elymas, the astrologer (for that is the meaning of the word), opposed them, eager to divert the Governor's attention from the Faith.
If, however, Demetrius and the artisans who are acting with him have a charge to make against any one, there are Court Days and there are Magistrates; let both parties take legal proceedings.
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