Acts 13:7-9

Amplified Bible

⁷ who was [closely associated] with the ^[a]proconsul [of the province], Sergius Paulus, an intelligent and sensible man. He called for Barnabas and Saul and wanted to hear the word of God [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ]. ⁸ But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is how his name is translated) opposed them, trying to turn the proconsul away from accepting the faith. ⁹ But ^[b]Saul, who was also known as Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit and led by Him, looked steadily at Elymas,