Lux Domini
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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Interpretation

Paul was about to show that he did not teach men to worship God contrary to law; but the judge would not allow the Jews to complain to him of what was not within his office.

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This thought runs through Acts 18:12-16.

Glossary

Corinth Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Corinth.
Achaia Place
Biblical region. Modern identification: Achaia.
Gallio Person
The elder brother of Seneca the philosopher, who was tutor and for some time minister of the emperor Nero. He was “deputy”, i. e.