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He was a sorcerer, active in Paphos, Cyprus. He also functioned as an advisor to the Proconsul of Cyprus. God punished him when he interfered with Paul, Barnabas, and Mark’s ministry. Who was he?

Barabbas
Sergius Paulus
Bar-Jesus
Simon Magus

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Bar-Jesus — also called Elymas (Acts 13:6–12). He was the sorcerer in Paphos who opposed Paul and was struck blind; the proconsul there was Sergius Paulus.