Acts 18:14
But just as Paul was about to open his mouth to speak, Gallio said to the Jews, “If it were a matter of some crime or evil misdeed, O Jews, I would bear with you, as is reasonable.
Text-Critical English NT
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In Context
13saying, “This man is persuading people to worship God in a manner contrary to the law.”
Cross References
Mark 9:19Jesus answered him, “O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to me.”
Acts 13:18For about forty years, he put up with them in the wilderness,
Acts 23:27This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them when I came with the troops and rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman citizen.
Acts 25:18When his accusers stood up, they brought no charge against him of the sort I was expecting.
Acts 26:1Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Yoʋ have permission to speak for yoʋrself.” So Paul stretched out his hand and began to make his defense:
2 Corinthians 11:1If only you would bear with me for a bit in my foolishness! Yes, do bear with me!
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 →