Acts 13:6 web — When they had gone through the island to Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was…

World English Bible

"When they had gone through the island to Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar Jesus,"

— Acts 13:6, World English Bible

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Acts 13 — Context

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Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

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So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia. From there they sailed to Cyprus.

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When they were at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. They had also John as their attendant.

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When they had gone through the island to Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar Jesus,

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who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of understanding. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul, and sought to hear the word of God.

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But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith.

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But Saul, who is also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, fastened his eyes on him,

Acts 13:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 13:6 say?
Acts 13:6 in the World English Bible reads: “When they had gone through the island to Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was 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 (WEB): “When they had gone through the island to Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was 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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