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Acts 13:4-12

4 On Cyprus
The two of them, sent on their way by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.

5 When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. John was with them as their helper.

6 They traveled through the whole island until they came to Paphos. There they met a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus,

7 who was an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, an intelligent man, sent for Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God.

8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.

9 Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas and said,

10 “You are a child of the devil and an enemy of everything that is right! You are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery. Will you never stop perverting the right ways of the Lord?

11 Now the hand of the Lord is against you. You are going to be blind, and for a time you will be unable to see the light of the sun.”
Immediately mist and darkness came over him, and he groped about, seeking someone to lead him by the hand.

12 When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was amazed at the teaching about the Lord.

Cross References for Acts 13:4-12

John 14:26 - But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all th... Click to read the verse John 14:26 Click to read the verse John 14:26

Acts 15:36 - Disagreement Between Paul and Barnabas Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back a... Click to read the verse Acts 15:36 Click to read the verse Acts 15:36

Acts 10:20 - So get up and go downstairs. Do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them.” Click to read the verse Acts 10:20 Click to read the verse Acts 10:20

Acts 13:2 - While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnab... Click to read the verse Acts 13:2 Click to read the verse Acts 13:2

Luke 10:2 - He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, ... Click to read the verse Luke 10:2 Click to read the verse Luke 10:2

Jeremiah 23:21 - I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, y... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:21 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:21

Acts 20:23 - I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. Click to read the verse Acts 20:23 Click to read the verse Acts 20:23

Acts 11:19 - The Church in Antioch Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with St... Click to read the verse Acts 11:19 Click to read the verse Acts 11:19

Acts 11:12 - The Spirit told me to have no hesitation about going with them. These six brothers also went wi... Click to read the verse Acts 11:12 Click to read the verse Acts 11:12

Acts 4:36 - Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encourageme... Click to read the verse Acts 4:36 Click to read the verse Acts 4:36

Acts 27:4 - From there we put out to sea again and passed to the lee of Cyprus because the winds were again... Click to read the verse Acts 27:4 Click to read the verse Acts 27:4

Acts 21:3 - After sighting Cyprus and passing to the south of it, we sailed on to Syria. We landed at Tyre,... Click to read the verse Acts 21:3 Click to read the verse Acts 21:3