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Acts 13:12

Acts 13:12
Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then the deputy, when he saw what was done,.... That Elymas was struck with blindness immediately, and that the hand of God was manifestly in it, and there was no juggle nor magic art in the case; it…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Then the deputy ...believed - Was convinced that Elymas was an impostor, and that the doctrine of Paul was true. There seems no reason to doubt that his faith was what is connected with eternal life;…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The deputy - believed - This was a proof that the doctrine was true; and that the power of God, from which nothing could be concealed, and which nothing could resist, was with these preachers.

Being…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 13:4-13

In these verses we have,

I. A general account of the coming of Barnabas and Saul to the famous island of Cyprus; and perhaps thitherward they steered their course because Barnabas was a native of that…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Then the deputy[proconsul], when he saw what was done, believed He was convinced by the miracle and by the words with which it was accompanied, that the Apostles were teachers of the way of the Lord…