Sergius_Paulus Σέργιος+G3972H«G3972=Παῦλος
Proconsul of Cyprus, converted under Paul's ministry
Who is Sergius_Paulus in the Bible?
Sergius Paulus was the Roman proconsul of Cyprus who encountered the Apostle Paul during Paul's first missionary journey, as recorded in Acts 13:7. Described as an intelligent man, Sergius Paulus summoned both Paul and Barnabas because he desired to hear the word of God. However, a Jewish sorcerer named Elymas opposed them and attempted to turn the proconsul away from faith, prompting Paul to confront him with divine power, temporarily blinding him. Witnessing this supernatural demonstration, Sergius Paulus believed and was astonished at the teaching about the Lord. His conversion marked an important moment in Paul's ministry, showing that the gospel could overcome spiritual opposition and reach even high-ranking Roman officials.
Biography
Sergius Paulus, mentioned in Act.13.7, was the proconsul of Cyprus during Paul's first missionary journey. He is described as an intelligent man who summoned Barnabas and Saul (Paul) because he desired to hear the word of God. However, Elymas, a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet, opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul away from the faith. Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, confronted Elymas and temporarily blinded him, which led to Sergius Paulus believing, being astonished at the teaching about the Lord. This event marked a significant moment in Paul's ministry, as it demonstrated the power of the gospel to overcome spiritual opposition and reach even high-ranking officials.
In Scripture
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- Acts 13:7
"an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, a man of intelligence, summoned Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Name combined | Greek | Σέργιος+G3972H«G3972=Παῦλος |
Sergius Paulus
8 the word (literally, "holders of rods," corresponding to Roman "lictors," thus the Revised