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Proconsul
According to Acts 13, Sergius Paulus was an anthypatos, ”proconsul,” an administrative role synonymous with Governor at the time of Acts. When Rome was a Republic, the Proconsuls were formed and led their own armies to rule a particular area. Imperial provinces along Rome’s borders and the legions were stationed there, answered directly to the emperor. Provinces without legions, called Senatorial, were administered by Proconsuls.
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