ACTS—NOTE ON Acts 13:6 Paphos was 90 miles (145 km) southwest of Salamis. It was the seat of the Roman government of Cyprus. Bar-Jesus. Paul’s later description of him as a “son of the devil” suggests that his “magic” was assisted by demonic powers. Both pagan and Jewish people practiced magic. Its goals included healing diseases, bringing physical blessings, cursing or otherwise harming others, and guarding against both curses and demons. Magicians also claimed to know the future.

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