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Sergius Paulus
The proconsul of Cyprus who believed the gospel through Paul on the first missionary journey.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Scholarly — supported scholarly belief · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleThe Roman proconsul of Cyprus at Paphos who summoned Barnabas and Paul and came to believe.
Acts 13:7–12
ScholarlyLuke's title 'proconsul' is exactly right for senatorial Cyprus; inscriptions of the Sergii Paulli family are sometimes linked to him, though no single text is certain.
Inscriptions of the Sergii Paulli (association debated)
Where in scripture
ActsThen the proconsul, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.
Acts 13:12 — Believed, astonished at the teaching
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.
Places in their life
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