Acts 18:15

But since you're only arguing over words and names and your own law, then you deal with it yourselves. I won't rule on such matters.”

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In The King James Version

But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.

In Context

14But just as Paul was about to defend himself, Gallio told the Jews, “If you Jews were bringing criminal charges or some serious legal offense, there would be a reason for me to listen to your case.

16Then Gallio had them ejected from the court.

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Cross References

Matthew 27:4“I've sinned! I've betrayed innocent blood!” he told them. “What's that got to do with us?” they replied. “That's your problem!”

John 18:31“Then you take him and judge him according to your law,” Pilate told them. “We're not permitted to execute anyone,” the Jews answered.

Acts 24:6He tried to defile the Temple, so we arrested him.

Acts 25:19Instead they brought up controversies over religious questions, and over a man called Jesus who was dead but whom Paul insisted was alive.

1 Timothy 1:4They shouldn't concern themselves with legends and never-ending obsessions about ancestry. Such ideas only lead to pointless debates, instead of understanding God as we trust in him.

2 Timothy 2:23Avoid foolish and childish debates, for you know they only lead to fights.

Matthew Henry on Acts 18:13-18

Paul Visits Corinth. 12 And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, 13 Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law. 14 And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you: 15 But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of… Read the whole commentary →

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