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12 While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him into court.
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12 While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him into court.
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13 "This man," they charged, "is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law."
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13 "This man," they charged, "is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law."
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14 Just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio said to the Jews, "If you Jews were making a complaint about some misdemeanor or serious crime, it would be reasonable for me to listen to you.
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14 Just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio said to the Jews, "If you Jews were making a complaint about some misdemeanor or serious crime, it would be reasonable for me to listen to you.
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15 But since it involves questions about words and names and your own law--settle the matter yourselves. I will not be a judge of such things."
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15 But since it involves questions about words and names and your own law--settle the matter yourselves. I will not be a judge of such things."
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16 So he had them ejected from the court.
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16 So he had them ejected from the court.
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17 Then they all turned on Sosthenes the synagogue ruler and beat him in front of the court. But Gallio showed no concern whatever.
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17 Then they all turned on Sosthenes the synagogue ruler and beat him in front of the court. But Gallio showed no concern whatever.
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