Acts 13:7

who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God.

Acts 13:12

Then the proconsul believed when he saw what had happened, being amazed at the teaching of the Lord.

Acts 19:38

So then, if Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a complaint against any man, the courts are in session and proconsuls are available; let them bring charges against one another.

Acts 18:12

But while Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,

Acts 13:8

But Elymas the magician (for so his name is translated) was opposing them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of fools is deceit.

Proverbs 14:15

The naive believes everything,
But the sensible man considers his steps.

Proverbs 14:18

The naive inherit foolishness,
But the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

Proverbs 18:15

The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Whoever is wise, let him understand these things;
Whoever is discerning, let him know them.
For the ways of the Lord are right,
And the righteous will walk in them,
But transgressors will stumble in them.

Acts 17:11-12

Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;

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Summary

Acts 13:7

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

Acts 13:12

Acts 18:12

Acts 19:38

A prudent

1 Thessalonians 5:21

General references

Leviticus 19:31

Bible References

The deputy

Then the proconsul believed when he saw what had happened, being amazed at the teaching of the Lord.

But while Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,

So then, if Demetrius and the craftsmen who are with him have a complaint against any man, the courts are in session and

proconsuls are available; let them bring charges against one another.

A prudent

Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.

The wisdom of the sensible is to understand his way,
But the foolishness of fools is deceit.

The

mind of the prudent acquires knowledge,

And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Whoever is wise, let him understand these things;

Whoever is discerning, let him know them.
For the ways of the Lord are right,
And the righteous will walk in them,
But transgressors will stumble in them.

But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;

General references

‘Do not turn to

mediums or spiritists; do not seek them out to be defiled by them. I am the Lord your God.