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Berean Standard Bible

“But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.”

Acts 13:8

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.

World English Bible (WEB)

But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.

King James Version (KJV)

But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith.

Bible in Basic English (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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and there withstood them Elymas the magian -- for so is his name interpreted -- seeking to pervert the proconsul from the faith.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas les resistía Elimas el encantador (que así se interpreta su nombre), procurando apartar de la fe al procónsul.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero Elimas el mago (así se traduce su nombre), procurando apartar de la fe al gobernador, se puso en contra de ellos.

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