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Acts 13:12 Cross-References
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“Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.”
Acts 13:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 13:12
The deputy, when he saw what was done, believed (ὁ ἀνθύπατος ἰδὼν τὸ γεγονὸς ἐπίστευσεν, ho anthypatos idōn to gegonos episteusen)—Sergius Paulus's faith followed seeing Elymas struck blind (vv. 9-11), yet Luke distinguishes his conversion from mere amazement at the miracle. The aorist ἐπίστευσεν (episteusen) indicates decisive faith-commitment, not superficial belief. His conversion establishes a pattern: confronting occult power with divine authority opens hearts to the gospel.Being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord (ἐκπλησσόμενος ἐπὶ τῇ διδαχῇ τοῦ κυρίου, ekplēssomenos epi tē didachē t...
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Cross-References for Acts 13:12
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“but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds”
“Sergius Paulus”
“and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth”
“And all the men were about twelve.”
“when Jesus had finished saying these things”
“And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region.”
“named Publius”
“and those who were with him watching Jesus”
“And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.”
“teaching and preaching the word of the Lord”