Better, Rev., proconsul. See Introduction to Luke, on Luke's accuracy in designating public officers.
Sergius Paulus
Di Cesnola relates the discovery at Soli, which, next to Salamis, was the most important city in the island, of a slab with a Greek inscription containing the name of Paulus, proconsul.
Prudent (συνετῷ)
Better, as Rev., a man of understanding. See on Mat 11:25.