Acts 13:8–9
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13:8But the magician Elymas29 (for that is the way his name is translated)30 opposed them, trying to turn the proconsul31 away from the faith. 13:9But Saul (also known as Paul),32 filled with the Holy Spirit,33 stared straight34 at him
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- 29 On the debate over what the name “Elymas” means, see Ἐλύμας. The magician’s behavior is more directly opposed to the faith than Simon Magus’ was.
- 30 A parenthetical note by the author.
- 31 The proconsul was the Roman official who ruled over a province traditionally under the control of the Roman senate.
- 32 A parenthetical note by the author.
- 33 This qualifying clause in the narrative indicates who represented God in the dispute.
- 34 Or “gazed intently.”
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
But Elymas the magician (for that is the meaning of his name) opposed them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. But Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith. Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas and said,
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
But Elymas the sorcerer (that is the meaning of his name) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
But Saul—also called Paul—filled with the Holy Spirit, stared straight at Elymas
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NLTNew Living Translation
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.
Saul, also known as Paul, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and he looked the sorcerer in the eye.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
But Elymas the magician (for his name is translated in this way) opposed them, attempting to turn the proconsul away from the faith. But Saul (also called Paul), filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him
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KJV 1900King James Version
But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,
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