Then when the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, being amazed at the teaching of the Lord.

Now while Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one purpose rose up against Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,

Therefore, if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a word against anyone, the courts are in session, and there are proconsuls. Let them bring charges against one another.

And these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, who received the word with all readiness, each day examining the Scriptures [to see] whether these things might be so.

Therefore many of them believed, and not a few of the prominent Greek women and men.

The wisdom of the prudent will understand their ways, but the folly of fools leads astray.

The simple believes every word, but the sensible man considers his steps.

Fools shall have mischief for their portion, but the prudent shall quickly take hold of understanding.

The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion, and the ears of the wise seek understanding.

Who is wise, and will understand these things? Or prudent, and will know them? For the ways of the Lord are straight, and the righteous shall walk in them; but the ungodly shall fall therein.

But test all things; hold fast that which is good.