Acts 18:12 kjv — And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to t…

King James Version

"And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,"

— Acts 18:12, King James Version

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Acts 18 — Context

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Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:

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For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.

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And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.

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And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,

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Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.

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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:

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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.

Acts 18:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 18:12 say?
Acts 18:12 in the King James Version reads: “And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,”
Where is Acts 18:12 in the Bible?
Acts 18:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 18, verse 12.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 18:12.
What translation should I read Acts 18:12 in?
Acts 18:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 18:12?
Acts 18:12 reads (KJV): “And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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