Acts 13:7
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 13
“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.”Acts 13:7
What Does Acts 13:7 Mean?
Acts 13:7 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 7 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to Acts 13:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 14:15“The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.”Acts 13:12“Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.”Acts 19:38“Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another.”Proverbs 18:15“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”Acts 18:12“And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,”Acts 13:8“But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.”Ezra 5:14“And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that was in Jerusalem, and brought them into the temple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered unto one, whose name was Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor;”Proverbs 14:8“The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.”Proverbs 14:18“The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.”Hosea 14:9“Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.”Acts 17:11“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”Acts 28:7“In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.”1 Thessalonians 5:21“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”1 Corinthians 1:26“For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:”Luke 2:2“(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)”
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