# General Information:

Here the word "he" refers to Sergius Paulus, the proconsul.

# associated with

"was often with" or "was often in the company of"

# proconsul

This was a governor in charge of a Roman province. Alternate translation: "governor"

# who was an intelligent man

This is background information about Sergius Paulus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-background]])

# This man summoned

The phrase "this man" refers to Sergius Paulus.

# he sought to hear the word of God

"he wanted to hear the word of God"