Acts 13:8 | |
NASB: But Elymas the magician (for so his name is translated) was opposing them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. (NASB ©1995) GWT: Elymas, whose name means [astrologer], opposed them and tried to distort the meaning of the faith so that the governor wouldn't believe. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. ASV: But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith. BBE: But Elymas, the wonder-worker (for that is the sense of his name), put himself against them, with the purpose of turning the ruler from the faith. DBY: But Elymas the magician (for so his name is by interpretation) opposed them, seeking to turn away the proconsul from the faith. WEY: But Elymas (or 'the Magician,' for such is the meaning of the name) WBS: But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. WEB: But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith. YLT: and there withstood them Elymas the magian -- for so is his name interpreted -- seeking to pervert the proconsul from the faith. | |
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