KJV ORIGINAL
Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When the governor saw what had just happened, he was completely blown away by what Jesus's message could do, and he believed.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes seeing God work up close is all it takes to make you a believer.
📚 Historical Context
In Acts 13, Paul and Barnabas are on their first missionary journey to Cyprus, where they encounter a Jewish sorcerer named Bar-Jesus who is advising the Roman proconsul, Sergius Paulus. When the sorcerer tries to oppose their message, Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, confronts him and strikes him blind as a miraculous sign from God. This event directly leads the proconsul to witness the power of the Lord's doctrine and respond in faith.
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