# General Information:

Here the word "they" refers to Paul, Silas, and John Mark.
The words "This man" refer to "Sergius Paulus." The first word "he" refers to Sergius Paulus, the proconsul; the second word "he" refers to Elymas (also called Bar-Jesus), the magician.

# 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 practices witchcraft" or "a person who practices 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/translate/translate-names]])