Acts 18:17 asv — And they all laid hold on Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment-seat. And Gallio care…

American Standard Version

"And they all laid hold on Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment-seat. And Gallio cared for none of these things. "

— Acts 18:17, American Standard Version

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Acts 18 — Context

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But when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If indeed it were a matter of wrong or of wicked villany, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:

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but if they are questions about words and names and your own law, look to it yourselves; I am not minded to be a judge of these matters.

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And he drove them from the judgment-seat.

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And they all laid hold on Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment-seat. And Gallio cared for none of these things.

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And Paul, having tarried after this yet many days, took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence for Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila: having shorn his head in Cenchreæ; for he had a vow.

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And they came to Ephesus, and he left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.

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And when they asked him to abide a longer time, he consented not;

Acts 18:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 18:17 say?
Acts 18:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “And they all laid hold on Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment-seat. And Gallio cared for none of these things. ”
Where is Acts 18:17 in the Bible?
Acts 18:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 18, verse 17.
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 18:17.
What translation should I read Acts 18:17 in?
Acts 18:17 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 18:17?
Acts 18:17 reads (ASV): “And they all laid hold on Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment-seat. And Gallio cared for none of these things. ” 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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