Acts 18:15

But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.

Cross-references

Acts 23:29 Parallel

In Acts 23:29, Claudius Lysias reports Paul's accusations are about Jewish law, not Roman crimes—exactly what Gallio determined.

Acts 25:19 Parallel

In Acts 25:19, Festus explicitly says the dispute is about Jewish religion, directly mirroring Gallio's 'questions about words and your own law'.

Acts 24:6-8 shows Jewish leaders attempting to have Paul judged under their law, contrasting with Gallio who tells them to handle it themselves.

Acts 25:11 Parallel

In Acts 25:11, Paul insists he has committed no crime, affirming Gallio's distinction between religious disputes and criminal wrongdoing.

Acts 26:3 Contrast

In Acts 26:3, Paul acknowledges Agrippa's expertise in Jewish customs, contrasting with Gallio who refused to judge such matters.

Acts 24:10 Contrast

In Acts 24:10, Paul commends Felix as a longtime judge of the nation, contrasting Gallio's refusal here to judge Jewish religious disputes.

In Matthew 27:4, the Jewish leaders tell Judas 'See to it yourself' — the same dismissive phrase Gallio uses here for legal disputes.

John 18:31 Parallel

In John 18:31, Pilate tells the Jews 'Judge him according to your law' — nearly identical to Gallio's statement here.

Paul in 1 Timothy 6:4 condemns 'disputes about words', directly echoing Gallio's phrase—a strong thematic link to wordy religious controversies.

In 2 Timothy 2:23, Paul similarly warns against foolish speculations that produce quarrels, echoing Gallio's refusal to engage in pointless disputes.

Titus 3:9 Parallel

Titus 3:9 also advises avoiding foolish controversies and disputes about the Law, mirroring Gallio's dismissal of such matters.

Exodus 18:16 shows Moses personally judging disputes, whereas Gallio refuses to judge — a clear contrast in approach.

1 Corinthians 6:1 warns against taking disputes to secular courts — Gallio's dismissal here shows such courts are unsuited for spiritual matters.