# 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 "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.