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So Paul stayed there for the next year and a half, teaching the word of God.
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But when Gallio became governor of Achaia, some Jews rose up together against Paul and brought him before the governor for judgment.
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They accused Paul of “persuading people to worship God in ways that are contrary to our law.”
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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.
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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.”
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The crowd 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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Paul stayed in Corinth for some time after that, then said good-bye to the brothers and sisters and went to nearby Cenchrea. There he shaved his head according to Jewish custom, marking the end of a vow. Then he set sail for Syria, taking Priscilla and Aquila with him.
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They stopped first at the port of Ephesus, where Paul left the others behind. While he was there, he went to the synagogue to reason with the Jews.
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They asked him to stay longer, but he declined.
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As he left, however, he said, “I will come back later, God willing.” Then he set sail from Ephesus.