Acts 13:8

New English Translation

⁸But the magician Elymas^[a] (for that is the way his name is translated)^[b] opposed them, trying to turn the proconsul^[c] away from the faith.

Acts 13:8 tn On the debate over what the name “Elymas” means, see BDAG 320 s.v. ᾿Ελύμας. The magician’s behavior is more directly opposed to the faith than Simon Magus’ was.
Acts 13:8 sn A parenthetical note by the author.
Acts 13:8 sn The proconsul was the Roman official who ruled over a province traditionally under the control of the Roman senate.

Acts 13:8

King James Version

⁸But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

⁸But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.

⁸But Elymas the sorcerer^(A) (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul^(B) from the faith.^(C)

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