Acts 18:12
And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,
Original Language Analysis
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κατεπέστησαν
made insurrection
G2721
κατεπέστησαν
made insurrection
Strong's:
G2721
Word #:
6 of 17
to stand over against, i.e., rush upon (assault)
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Παύλῳ
Paul
G3972
Παύλῳ
Paul
Strong's:
G3972
Word #:
11 of 17
(little; but remotely from a derivative of g3973, meaning the same); paulus, the name of a roman and of an apostle
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
12 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἤγαγον
brought
G71
ἤγαγον
brought
Strong's:
G71
Word #:
13 of 17
properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
αὐτὸν
him
G846
αὐτὸν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
14 of 17
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἐπὶ
to
G1909
ἐπὶ
to
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
15 of 17
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
Cross References
Acts 13:7Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.Acts 18:27And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:Acts 13:50But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.Romans 15:26For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.1 Corinthians 16:15I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)Matthew 27:19When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.2 Corinthians 1:1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:2 Corinthians 11:10As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.2 Corinthians 9:2For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.
Historical Context
An inscription at Delphi dates Gallio's proconsulship, helping fix Pauline chronology. His appearance shows how Roman officials regarded Christianity.
Questions for Reflection
- How does historical correlation strengthen confidence in Acts' reliability?
- What does Jewish appeal to Roman authority teach about religious-political dynamics?
Analysis & Commentary
'When Gallio was the deputy of Achaia' - this Roman official's administration can be dated (AD 51-52), providing a crucial chronological anchor. 'The Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul' - unified religious opposition sought Roman intervention.