Acts 18:14 Meaning and Explanation
“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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Read Full Chapter →Before Paul can open his mouth in his own defense, Gallio dismisses the case as involving no real crime.
What Does Acts 18:14 Mean?
Paul is ready to make his defense, but he never needs to speak. Gallio states the standard of his court: if the complaint involved a genuine wrong or some vicious crime, reason would require him to hear the accusers out. He finds nothing of the kind in the charge.
God defended His servant without His servant saying a word. The promise of the night vision is kept through the lips of a Roman judge who has no idea whose purposes he serves. The Lord is not limited to working through believers; rulers, courts, and laws lie within His reach. Sometimes the strongest defense of God's people is the one they never have to make.
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What does Acts 18:14 mean?
Before Paul can open his mouth in his own defense, Gallio dismisses the case as involving no real crime.