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Acts 13:12

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Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
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  1. 2 Corinthians 10:4–5Rank 1 from verse 12
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    4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

    5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

  2. Acts 13:7Rank 2 from verse 12
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    7Which 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.

  3. Luke 4:22Rank 3 from verse 12
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    22And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?

  4. Acts 13:49Rank 4 from verse 12
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    49And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region.

  5. Acts 15:35Rank 5 from verse 12
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    35Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.

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Acts 13:12

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deputy

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A governor, magistrate, or representative appointed to act with authority under or in place of a superior.

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believed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of believe. Sense 1: To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded. Sense 2: To trust or place confidence in.

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doctrine

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That which is taught; teaching or instruction.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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11And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

12Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.

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13Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.

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