But Peter and John answered and said to them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, make your own judgment;

James’ Judgment

After they stopped speaking, James responded, saying, “Brothers, listen to me.

Therefore, it is my judgment that we do not cause trouble for those from the Gentiles who are turning to God,

But while Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews rose up together against Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,

And he drove them away from the judgment seat.

But they all took hold of Sosthenes, the leader of the synagogue, and began beating him in front of the judgment seat. And yet Gallio was not concerned about any of these things.

But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and responded, “Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will summon you.”