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.

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Other Translations for Acts 13:8

BSB
But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.
AKJV
But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.
CPDV
But Elymas the magician (for so his name is translated) stood against them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the Faith.
ERV
But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith.
NHEB
But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith.
SMT
And Elymas the magician withstood them, (for so was his name interpreted,) seeking to turn the proconsul from the faith.

Commentary for Acts 13:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Acts 13:8
Summary
Sorcerer opposes missionaries' message
Place
Paphos
Event
Sorcerer opposes gospel
Estimated Time Period
c. 45 AD
Category
Narrative