Bible Verses About Deputy: An officer who administers the functions of a superior in his absence. 2 verses · 1 aspect All 2 An officer who administers the functions of a superior in his absence. 2 Verses on An officer who administers the functions of a superior in his absence. Acts 13:7who was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man; this one having called for Barnabas and Saul, did desire to hear the word of God,Acts 13:8and there withstood them Elymas the magian--for so is his name interpreted--seeking to pervert the proconsul from the faith.