Acts 13:7-8,12
Acts 13:6-11 The Message (MSG)
They traveled the length of the island, and at Paphos came upon a Jewish wizard who had worked himself into the confidence of the governor, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man not easily taken in by charlatans. The wizard’s name was Bar-Jesus. He was as crooked as a corkscrew. The governor invited Barnabas and Saul in, wanting to hear God’s Word firsthand from them. But Dr. Know-It-All (that’s the wizard’s name in plain English) stirred up a ruckus, trying to divert the governor from becoming a believer. But Saul (or Paul), full of the Holy Spirit and looking him straight in the eye, said, “You bag of wind, you parody of a devil—why, you stay up nights inventing schemes to cheat people out of God. But now you’ve come up against God himself, and your game is up. You’re about to go blind—no sunlight for you for a good long stretch.” He was plunged immediately into a shadowy mist and stumbled around, begging people to take his hand and show him the way.
Acts 13:12 The Message (MSG)
When the governor saw what happened, he became a believer, full of enthusiasm over what they were saying about the Master.
Acts 13:7-8 King James Version (KJV)
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. But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.
Acts 13:12 King James Version (KJV)
Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
Acts 13:7-8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
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. But Elymas the magician (for so his name is translated) was opposing them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
Acts 13:12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Then the proconsul believed when he saw what had happened, being amazed at the teaching of the Lord.
Acts 13:7-8 New Century Version (NCV)
who always stayed close to Sergius Paulus, the governor and a smart man. He asked Barnabas and Saul to come to him, because he wanted to hear the message of God. But Elymas, the magician, was against them. (Elymas is the name for Bar-Jesus in the Greek language.) He tried to stop the governor from believing in Jesus.
Acts 13:12 New Century Version (NCV)
When the governor saw this, he believed because he was amazed at the teaching about the Lord.
Acts 13:7-8 American Standard Version (ASV)
who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of understanding. The same called unto him Barnabas and Saul, and sought to hear the word of God. But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith.
Acts 13:12 American Standard Version (ASV)
Then the proconsul, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
Acts 13:7-8 New International Version (NIV)
who was an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, an intelligent man, sent for Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.
Acts 13:12 New International Version (NIV)
When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was amazed at the teaching about the Lord.
Acts 13:7-8 New King James Version (NKJV)
who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man called for Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God. But Elymas the sorcerer (for so his name is translated) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
Acts 13:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had been done, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
Acts 13:7-8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
who was [closely associated] with the proconsul [of the province], Sergius Paulus, an intelligent and sensible man. He called for Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ]. But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is how his name is translated) opposed them, trying to turn the proconsul away from accepting the faith.
Acts 13:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The proconsul believed [the message of salvation] when he saw what had happened, being astonished at the teaching concerning the Lord.
Acts 13:7-8 New Living Translation (NLT)
He had attached himself to the governor, Sergius Paulus, who was an intelligent man. The governor invited Barnabas and Saul to visit him, for he wanted to hear the word of God. But Elymas, the sorcerer (as his name means in Greek), interfered and urged the governor to pay no attention to what Barnabas and Saul said. He was trying to keep the governor from believing.
Acts of the Apostles 13:12 New Living Translation (NLT)
When the governor saw what had happened, he became a believer, for he was astonished at the teaching about the Lord.
Acts 13:7-8 The Passion Translation (TPT)
He had gained influence as the spiritual advisor to the regional governor, Sergius Paulus, considered by many to be a wise and intelligent leader. The governor requested a meeting with Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the message of God’s word. But Elymas, whose name means “sorcerer,” stood up against them and tried to prevent the governor from believing their message.
Acts 13:12 The Passion Translation (TPT)
When the governor witnessed this, he believed and was awestruck by the power of the message of the Lord.
Acts 13:7-8 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence, who summoned Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God. But Elymas the magician (for that is the meaning of his name) opposed them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.