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Acts 13:8

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8But Elymas, the evil magician, opposed them. The name Elymas means “magician.” He tried to keep the governor from becoming a believer.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.