Acts 18:14

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But 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.

World English Bible (WEB)

But when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, “If indeed it were a matter of wrong or of wicked crime, you Jews, it would be reasonable that I should bear with you;

Strong's King James

And{G1161} when Paul{G3972} was now about{G3195}{(G5723)} to open{G455}{(G5721)} his mouth{G4750}, Gallio{G1058} said{G2036}{(G5627)} unto{G4314} the Jews{G2453}, If{G1487}{G3303}{G3767} it were{G2258}{(G5713)} a{G5100} matter of wrong{G92} or{G2228} wicked{G4190} lewdness{G4467}, O{G5599} ye Jews{G2453}, reason{G2596}{G3056} would{G302} that I should bear{G430}{(G5633)} with you{G5216}:

The F.O.G *

(14) Now Paul was about to open his mouth when Gallio said to the Judeans, "If surely this was something wrong or an evil crime, O Judeans! Then this word would perhaps be reasonable to put up with you!

The F.O.G Message *

[14] Just as Paul opened his mouth to defend himself, Gallio intervened, addressing the Jewish leaders: "Listen carefully. If this were a matter of genuine criminal behavior or serious wrongdoing, I would certainly give your complaint proper attention.

Young's Literal Translation

and Paul being about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, ‘If, indeed, then, it was anything unrighteous, or an act of wicked profligacy, O Jews, according to reason I had borne with you,
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