Acts 13:6 net — When they had crossed over the whole island as far as Paphos, they found a magician, a Jewish false prophet named Bar-J…

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"When they had crossed over the whole island as far as Paphos, they found a magician, a Jewish false prophet named Bar-Jesus,"

— Acts 13:6, NET Bible

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Acts 13 — Context

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Then, after they had fasted and prayed and placed their hands on them, they sent them off.

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Paul and Barnabas Preach in Cyprus So Barnabas and Saul, sent out by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.

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When they arrived in Salamis, they began to proclaim the word of God in the Jewish synagogues.(Now they also had John as their assistant.)

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When they had crossed over the whole island as far as Paphos, they found a magician, a Jewish false prophet named Bar-Jesus,

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who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. The proconsul summoned Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God.

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But the magician Elymas(for that is the way his name is translated) opposed them, trying to turn the proconsul away from the faith.

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But Saul(also known as Paul), filled with the Holy Spirit, stared straight at him

Acts 13:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 13:6 say?
Acts 13:6 in the NET Bible reads: “When they had crossed over the whole island as far as Paphos, they found a magician, a Jewish false prophet named Bar-Jesus,”
Where is Acts 13:6 in the Bible?
Acts 13:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 6.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 13:6.
What translation should I read Acts 13:6 in?
Acts 13:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 13:6?
Acts 13:6 reads (NET): “When they had crossed over the whole island as far as Paphos, they found a magician, a Jewish false prophet named Bar-Jesus,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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