The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
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12 But when Gallio became the Roman governor of Achaia, the unbelieving Jews made a concerted attack on Sha'ul and took him to court,
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While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews of Corinth made a united attack on Paul and brought him to the place of judgment.
13 saying, "This man is trying to persuade people to worship God in ways that violate the Torah."
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“This man,” they charged, “is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law.”
14 Sha'ul was just about to open his mouth, when Gallio said to the Jews, "Listen, you Jews, if this were a case of inflicted injury or a serious crime, I could reasonably be expected to hear you out patiently.
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Just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio said to them, “If you Jews were making a complaint about some misdemeanor or serious crime, it would be reasonable for me to listen to you.
15 But since it involves questions about words and names and your own law, then you must deal with it yourselves. I flatly refuse to judge such matters."
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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.”
16 And he had them ejected from the court.
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So he drove them off.
17 They all grabbed Sosthenes, the president of the synagogue, and gave him a beating in full view of the bench; but Gallio showed no concern whatever.
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Then the crowd there turned on Sosthenes the synagogue leader and beat him in front of the proconsul; and Gallio showed no concern whatever.
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