# General Information:

The word "him" refers to the magician Elymas, who is also called Bar Jesus ([Acts 13:6-8](./06.md)).

# Connecting Statement:

While on the island of Paphos, Paul begins to talk to Elymas.

# Saul, who is also called Paul

"Saul" was his Jewish name, and "Paul" was his Roman name. Since he was speaking to a Roman official, he used his Roman name. Alternate translation: "Saul, who now called himself Paul" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# stared at him intensely

"looked at him intensely"