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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Which was with the deputy of the country, &c. Or the Roman governor of the island; who very likely dwelt at Paphos, it…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Which was with the deputy - Or with the proconsul. The exact accuracy of Luke in this statement is worthy of special…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The deputy of the country - Ανθυπατῳ, The proconsul. Rosenmuller and others remark, that in those days the Romans sent…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 13:4-13
In these verses we have,
I. A general account of the coming of Barnabas and Saul to the famous island of Cyprus; and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
which was with the deputy of the country[proconsul], Sergius Paulus Under Augustus the Roman provinces were divided into…
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