New International Version “This man,” they charged, “is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law.” New Living Translation They accused Paul of “persuading people to worship God in ways that are contrary to our law.” English Standard Version saying, “This man is persuading people to worship God contrary to the law.” Berean Standard Bible “This man is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law,” they said. Berean Literal Bible saying, “This man persuades men to worship God contrary to the law.” King James Bible Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law. New King James Version saying, “This fellow persuades men to worship God contrary to the law.” New American Standard Bible saying, “This man is inciting the people to worship God contrary to the law.” NASB 1995 saying, “This man persuades men to worship God contrary to the law.” NASB 1977 saying, “This man persuades men to worship God contrary to the law.” Legacy Standard Bible saying, “This man persuades men to worship God contrary to the law.” Amplified Bible declaring, “This man is persuading people to worship God in violation of the law [of Moses].” Berean Annotated Bible “This man is persuading the people to worship God {Theon} in ways contrary to the law, they said. Christian Standard Bible “This man,” they said, “is persuading people to worship God in ways contrary to the law.” Holman Christian Standard Bible This man,” they said, “persuades people to worship God contrary to the law!” American Standard Version saying, This man persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law. Contemporary English Version and said, "This man is trying to make our people worship God in a way that is against our Law!" English Revised Version saying, This man persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law. GOD'S WORD® Translation They said, "This man is persuading people to worship God in ways that are against Moses' Teachings." Good News Translation "This man," they said, "is trying to persuade people to worship God in a way that is against the law!" International Standard Version They said, "This man is persuading people to worship God in ways that are contrary to the Law." NET Bible saying, "This man is persuading people to worship God in a way contrary to the law!" New Heart English Bible saying, "This one persuades people to worship God contrary to the law." Webster's Bible Translation Saying, This man persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law. Weymouth New Testament "This man," they said, "is inducing people to offer unlawful worship to God." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“This man is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law,” they said. World English Bible saying, “This man persuades men to worship God contrary to the law.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsaying, “This one persuades men to worship God against the Law”; Berean Literal Bible saying, “This man persuades men to worship God contrary to the law.” Young's Literal Translation saying -- 'Against the law this one doth persuade men to worship God;' Smith's Literal Translation Saying, This one persuades men to worship God against the law. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSaying: This man persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law. Catholic Public Domain Version saying, “He persuades men to worship God contrary to the law.” New American Bible saying, “This man is inducing people to worship God contrary to the law.” New Revised Standard Version They said, “This man is persuading people to worship God in ways that are contrary to the law.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSaying, This fellow persuades men to worship God contrary to the law. Aramaic Bible in Plain English While they were saying, “This one persuades people to be worshiping God outside of The Law.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentsaying: This man persuades men to worship God contrary to the law. Godbey New Testament saying, This one persuades men to worship God contrary to law. Haweis New Testament saying, This is the fellow that earnestly persuades men to worship God contrary to the law. Mace New Testament this fellow, said they, would persuade us to set up a way of worship inconsistent with our law. Weymouth New Testament "This man," they said, "is inducing people to offer unlawful worship to God." Worrell New Testament saying, "This man is persuading men to worship God contrary to the law." Worsley New Testament saying, this fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Paul Before Gallio12While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat. 13“This man is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law,” they said. 14But just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio told the Jews, “If this matter involved a wrongdoing or vicious crime, O Jews, it would be reasonable for me to hear your complaint.… Cross References “This man is persuading the people Acts 19:26 And you can see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in nearly the whole province of Asia, this Paul has persuaded a great number of people to turn away. He says that man-made gods are no gods at all. Acts 26:28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Can you persuade me in such a short time to become a Christian?” Luke 23:5 But they kept insisting, “He stirs up the people all over Judea with His teaching. He began in Galilee and has come all the way here.” to worship God John 4:23-24 But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. / God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.” Matthew 4:10 “Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’” Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. in ways contrary to the law,” Acts 21:21 But they are under the impression that you teach all the Jews who live among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or observe our customs. Acts 24:14 I do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets, Romans 3:31 Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Certainly not! Instead, we uphold the law. they said. Acts 25:7-8 When Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges that they could not prove. / Then Paul made his defense: “I have committed no offense against the law of the Jews or against the temple or against Caesar.” Matthew 27:12-13 And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer. / Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?” Mark 15:3-4 And the chief priests began to accuse Him of many things. / Then Pilate questioned Him again, “Have You no answer? Look how many charges they are bringing against You!” John 19:7 “We have a law,” answered the Jews, “and according to that law He must die, because He declared Himself to be the Son of God.” Luke 23:2 And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.” Matthew 26:59-61 Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward / and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” Acts 6:13-14 where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. / For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.” Treasury of Scripture Saying, This fellow persuades men to worship God contrary to the law. Acts 18:4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks. Acts 6:13 And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law: Acts 21:28 Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place. Jump to Previous Charged Contrary Fellow Inducing Law Offer Persuade Persuades Persuadeth Persuading Teaching Unlawful Way Ways WorshipJump to Next Charged Contrary Fellow Inducing Law Offer Persuade Persuades Persuadeth Persuading Teaching Unlawful Way Ways WorshipActs 18 1. Paul labors with his hands, and preaches at Corinth to the Gentiles.9. The Lord encourages him in a vision. 12. He is accused before Gallio the deputy, but is dismissed. 18. Afterwards passing from city to city, he strengthens the disciples. 24. Apollos, being instructed by Aquila and Priscilla, preaches Christ boldly. “This man is persuading the people Paul’s preaching in Corinth convinced both Jews and Gentiles that Jesus is the promised Messiah and Lord. His growing influence provoked opposition from members of the synagogue who rejected his message. Act 19:26 And you can see and hear that not only in Ephesus… to worship God Paul called people to turn from idolatry and unbelief to worship the one true God through faith in Jesus Christ. Jhn 4:23-24 But a time is coming and has now come… in ways contrary to the law,” His opponents charged that he was undermining Jewish law and customs, particularly by teaching that Gentiles could belong to God’s people through faith without becoming Jews. Act 21:21 But they are under the impression that you teach… they said. The accusation was brought before Gallio, the Roman proconsul of Achaia, in an attempt to have Paul’s ministry treated as a criminal offense. Act 25:7-8 When Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem… Persons / Places / Events 1. PaulA key figure in the early Christian church, Paul was a missionary and apostle who spread the Gospel to the Gentiles. In Acts 18, he is in Corinth, preaching the message of Jesus Christ. 2. Corinth A major city in ancient Greece, known for its commerce and diverse population. It was a significant location for Paul's missionary work. 3. Gallio The proconsul of Achaia, a Roman official who presided over the tribunal where Paul was accused. 4. Jews in Corinth A group of Jewish leaders who opposed Paul's teachings and brought him before Gallio, accusing him of teaching contrary to Jewish law. 5. The Tribunal The place where legal matters were judged. Paul was brought here to face accusations from the Jewish leaders. Teaching Points The Challenge of OppositionChristians should expect opposition when sharing the Gospel, as Paul did. This opposition can come from those who feel threatened by the message of Christ. Faithfulness to the Gospel Like Paul, believers are called to remain faithful to the Gospel message, even when it contradicts societal norms or religious traditions. Understanding the Law and Grace The accusation against Paul highlights the tension between the Jewish law and the message of grace through faith in Jesus. Christians should understand the fulfillment of the law through Christ. Courage in Witnessing Paul's example encourages believers to be bold in their witness, trusting God to provide opportunities and protection. Discernment in Legal and Cultural Contexts Navigating legal and cultural challenges requires wisdom and discernment, as seen in Paul's interaction with Gallio. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 18:13?2. How does Acts 18:13 illustrate opposition to Paul's preaching of the Gospel? 3. What can we learn from Paul's response to accusations in Acts 18:13? 4. How does Acts 18:13 connect to Jesus' warnings about persecution? 5. How should Christians today respond to false accusations against their faith? 6. What role does courage play in sharing the Gospel, as seen in Acts 18:13? 7. What does Acts 18:13 reveal about early Christian conflicts with Jewish law? 8. How does Acts 18:13 challenge the authority of religious leaders? 9. Why was Paul accused of persuading worship contrary to the law in Acts 18:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 18? (13) This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.--It is obvious that in this appeal to the proconsul the Jews must have meant, not the law of Moses, but that of Rome. Their contention was that though Jews had been banished from Rome as a measure of policy, Judaism as such was still a relligio licita, tolerated and recognised by the State. Their charge against the Apostle was that he was preaching a new religion, which was not so recognised. The words "this fellow," though the substantive is an interpolation, fairly expresses the contempt implied in the use of the Greek pronoun.Verse 13. - Man for fellow, A.V. The A.V. was intended to express the contemptuous feeling often implied in οϋτος (Luke 23:2; Matthew 12:24; Acts 5:28, etc.). Contrary to the Law; meaning, as it naturally would in the mouth of a Jew, the Law of Moses. Hence Gallio's answer in ver. 15, "If it be a question... of your Law, look ye to it." The very phrase, to "worship God," had a technical sense (see above, ver. 7). Paul, they said, professed to make proselytes, and encouraged them to break the Law. Acts 18:13 records hostile leaders accusing Paul of leading people to worship God outside Mosaic boundaries. The statement unwittingly testifies that Paul, a single yet God-appointed man, was powerfully persuading diverse listeners to genuine worship. Their claim of illegality echoes earlier opposition to Christ and His servants but collapses before both Roman justice and divine truth. In Christ, the law is fulfilled, worship is purified, and the gospel moves unhindered despite every accusation. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “This [man]οὗτος (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. is persuading ἀναπείθει (anapeithei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 374: To persuade, incite, seduce, tempt. From ana and peitho; to incite. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [people] ἀνθρώπους (anthrōpous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. to worship σέβεσθαι (sebesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strong's 4576: To reverence, worship, adore. Middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to revere, i.e. Adore. God Θεόν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. in ways contrary to Παρὰ (Para) Preposition Strong's 3844: Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Law,” νόμον (nomon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3551: From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. they said. λέγοντες (legontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. Additonal Resources Acts 18:13 Blue Letter BibleActs 18:13 Bible Gateway Acts 18:13 Bible.com Acts 18:13 NIV |
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