Acts 18:17

Acts · New Testament · Chapter 18

“Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.”Acts 18:17

What Does Acts 18:17 Mean?

Acts 18:17 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 18, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (13)

These passages are connected to Acts 18:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Corinthians 1:1“Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,”Mark 5:22“And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,”Luke 10:32“And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.”Acts 13:15“And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.”Proverbs 24:11“If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;”Amos 6:6“That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.”Luke 8:41“And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus’ feet, and besought him that he would come into his house:”Luke 13:14“And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.”John 10:13“The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.”Acts 17:32“And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.”Acts 18:8“And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.”Acts 21:32“Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul.”1 Corinthians 1:23“But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;”

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