“And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar–jesus:”
They traveled through the entire island until they reached Paphos — the western tip of Cyprus, approximately 100 miles from Salamis, representing the geographical scope of their first-phase ministry. At Paphos they encounter Bar-Jesus, a sorcerer (goes magos) and false prophet. Luke's narrative structure moves from receptive synagogue audiences to opposition from a figure who traffics in divination and control rather than truth.
Church Fathers on Acts 13:6
And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-jesus: which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God. But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. Acts 13:6-8 Again a Jew sorcerer, as was Simon. And observe this man, how,…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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