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12 But when Gallio became governor of Achaia, some Jews rose up together against Paul and brought him before the governor for judgment. 13 They accused Paul of “persuading people to worship God in ways that are contrary to our law.”

14 But just as Paul started to make his defense, Gallio turned to Paul’s accusers and said, “Listen, you Jews, if this were a case involving some wrongdoing or a serious crime, I would have a reason to accept your case. 15 But since it is merely a question of words and names and your Jewish law, take care of it yourselves. I refuse to judge such matters.” 16 And he threw them out of the courtroom.

17 The crowd[a] then grabbed Sosthenes, the leader of the synagogue, and beat him right there in the courtroom. But Gallio paid no attention.

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  1. 18:17 Greek Everyone; other manuscripts read All the Greeks.

12 But while Gallio was (A)proconsul of (B)Achaia, (C)the Jews rose up together against Paul and brought him before (D)the [a]judgment seat, 13 saying, “This man is inciting the people to worship God contrary to (E)the [b]law.” 14 But when Paul was about to (F)open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, “If it were a matter of some crime or vicious, unscrupulous act, O Jews, it would be reasonable for me to put up with you; 15 but if there are [c](G)questions about [d]teaching and [e]persons and your own law, see to it yourselves; I am unwilling to be a judge of these matters.” 16 And he drove them away from (H)the [f]judgment seat. 17 But they all took hold of (I)Sosthenes, (J)the leader of the synagogue, and began beating him in front of (K)the judgment seat. And yet Gallio was not concerned about any of these things.

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  1. Acts 18:12 Or tribunal
  2. Acts 18:13 Or Law
  3. Acts 18:15 Or arguments
  4. Acts 18:15 Lit word
  5. Acts 18:15 Lit names
  6. Acts 18:16 Or tribunal