# General Information:

Here both instances of "they" refers to Paul, Silas, and John Mark.

# the whole island

They crossed from one side of the island to the other and shared the gospel message in each town they passed through.

# Paphos

a major city on Cyprus island where the proconsul lived

# they found

Here "found" means they came upon him without looking for him. Alternate translation: "they met" or "they came upon"

# a certain magician

"a particular person who practiced witchcraft" or "a person who practiced supernatural magic arts"

# whose name was Bar-Jesus

"Bar-Jesus" means "Son of Jesus." There is no relation between this man and Jesus Christ. "Jesus" was a common name at that time. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])