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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Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
Then	τότε tote	G5119	the when · adverb
deputy	ἀνθύπατος anthupatos	G446	instead of the highest officer · noun — nominative singular masculine
saw	ἰδὼν idōn	G1492	used only in certain past tenses · verb — second aorist active participle, nominative singular masculine
done	γεγονὸς gegonos	G1096	to cause to be ("gen"-erate) · verb — second perfect active participle, accusative singular neuter
believed	ἐπίστευσεν episteusen	G4100	to have faith (in · verb — aorist active indicative, 3rd person singular
astonished	ἐκπλησσόμενος ekplēssomenos	G1605	to strike with astonishment · verb — present passive participle, nominative singular masculine
at	ἐπὶ epi	G1909	properly · preposition
doctrine	διδαχῇ didachēa	G1322	instruction (the act or the matter) · noun — dative singular feminine
Lord	κυρίου.¶ kuriou	G2962	supreme in authority · noun — genitive singular masculine, a title

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Cross-references

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
Acts 13:7 Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of G…
Luke 4:22 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?
Matthew 7:28-29 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
Matthew 27:54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatl…
Luke 7:16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his peop…
John 7:46 The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.
Acts 6:10 And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 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 country (Act 4:36), and he was willing they should have the first-fruits of his labours, pursuant to his new commission. Observe, 1. Their being sent forth by the Holy Ghost was the great thing that encouraged them in this undertaking, Act 13:4. If the Holy Ghost send them forth, he will go along with them, strengthen them, carry them on in their work, and give them success; and then they fear no colours, but can cheerfully venture upon a stormy sea from Antioch, which was now to them a quiet h…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 13:12

Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord--so marvellously attested; compare Mar 1:27. What fruit, if any, followed this remarkable conversion, or how long after it the missionaries remained at Paphos, we know not.

Adam Clarke on Acts 13:12

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 astonished - Εκπλησσομενος, Being struck with astonishment, as Elymas was struck with blindness. Thus the word of God is a two-edged sword: it smites the sinner with judgment or compunction; and the sincere inquirer after truth, with conviction of its own worth and excellence.

John Gill on Acts 13:12

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 was a plain fact, which was certain and visible: he believed; in the Lord Jesus Christ, whom the apostle preached: being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord: both at what was contained in it: for there are many astonishing things in the doctrine of faith; as the birth of Christ of a virgin; the union of the two natures, divine and human, in his person; salvation through his crucifixion and death, and the resurrection of the dead, with others: and also at the miracles which attended this doc…

The Church Fathers

And the proconsul sees the blindness inflicted, "and when he saw what was done, he believed:" and both alone believed not merely this, but, "being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord": he saw that these things were not mere words, nor trickery. Mark how he loved to receive instruction from his teachers, though he was in a station of so high authority.
— John Chrysostom, Homily on Acts 28

"Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord." But observe, how they do not linger there, as (they might have been tempted to do) now that the proconsul was a believer, nor are enervated by being courted and honored, but immediately keep on with their work, and set out for the country on the opposite coast.
— John Chrysostom, Homily on Acts 28

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Dictionary and topics

Cyprus — One of the largest islands of the Mediterranean, about 148 miles long and 40 broad. It is distant about 60 miles from the Syrian coast. It was the “Chittim” of the Old Testament (Num. 24:24). The…
Deputy — In 1 Kings 22:47, means a prefect; one set over others. The same Hebrew word is rendered “officer;” i.e., chief of the commissariat appointed by Solomon (1 Kings 4:5, etc.). In Esther 8:9; 9:3 (R.V.,…
Sergius Paulus — A “prudent man” (R.V., “man of understanding”), the deputy (R.V., “proconsul”) of Cyprus (Acts 13:6-13). He became a convert to Christianity under Paul, who visited this island on his first mission…
Converts · .Sergius Pau — .Sergius Pau
Cyprus · Visited by Barnabas and Saul — Visited by Barnabas and Saul
Doctrines Of The Gospel, The · Are from God — Are from God
Faith · Exemplified: Sergius Paulus — Exemplified: Sergius Paulus
Paphos · Paul blinds a — Paul blinds a
Sergius Paulus · A Roman — A Roman
Synagogue · The Scriptures were read and expoun — The Scriptures were read and expoun

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Acts 13:12

Word by word — the Greek

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on Acts 13:4-13

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 13:12

Adam Clarke on Acts 13:12

John Gill on Acts 13:12

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

Acts 13:12

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on Acts 13:4-13

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 13:12

Adam Clarke on Acts 13:12

John Gill on Acts 13:12

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Calvin on Acts 13:4-12

Tyndale Open Study Notes on Acts 13:12