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When the governor saw what had just happened, he was completely blown away by what Jesus's message could do, and he believed.
Sometimes seeing God work up close is all it takes to make you a believer.
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King James Version · EnglishThen the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 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.