Acts 18:15

Translations

Modern

But since it is a dispute about words and names and your own law, settle it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of such things.”

Traditional

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.

Literal

But if it is a question about a word and names and in reference to your law, you will see yourselves. I resolve not to be a judge of these things.”

Latin

Si vero quæstiones sunt de verbo, et nominibus, et lege vestra, vos ipsi videritis: judex ego horum nolo esse.

Original

Greek

English

But since it is a dispute about words and names and your own law, settle it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of such things.”

Notes

Acts 18:14–17

Gallio’s ruling indicated that the charges against Paul were unjustified. The Roman government had nothing to fear from acknowledging Christianity as a legal religion.

Acts 18:1–17

Paul spent 18 productive months preaching and teaching in Corinth. He started in the synagogue and then moved next door to the house of Titius Justus (18:1–11). Then Paul won an important case in court against his opponents (18:12–17).

Theme notes and profiles

Corinth Paul (Saul)

Events

Related verses

Acts 23:29
I found that the accusation involved questions about their own law, but there was no charge worthy of death or imprisonment.
Acts 25:19
They only had some contentions with him regarding their own religion and a certain Jesus who had died, but whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
1 Timothy 6:4
…he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,
Matthew 27:24
When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.”
1 Timothy 1:4
…or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.
2 Timothy 2:23
But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
Acts 26:3
…especially since you are acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. I beg you, therefore, to listen to me patiently.
Titus 3:9
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
Acts 25:11
If, however, I am guilty of anything worthy of death, I do not refuse to die. But if there is no truth to their accusations against me, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!”
John 18:31
“You take Him and judge Him by your own law,” Pilate told them. “We are not permitted to execute anyone,” the Jews replied.
Matthew 27:4
“I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.”
Acts 24:6–8
…and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him.

Glossary

Aquila Bema Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Church Meetings Corinth First Letter to the Corinthians Gallio Gallio Inscription Inscriptions Paul the Apostle Proconsul Second Coming of Christ Travel

Topics

Courts of Justice of the Romans in Judea: Never Interfered in Any Dispute About Minor Matters Or Gallio: Dismisses Complaint of Jews Against Paul Indictments: Indictment Quashed Nolle Prosequi of the Complaint Against Paul Paul: Persecuted by Jews, Drawn Before the Deputy, Charged with Wicked Lewdness

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