And he drave them from the judgment seat.
See how the Jews moved in unity against Paul, rushing him violently before Gallio without time to prepare. But their charge rings hollow: they accuse him of persuading men to worship God contrary to law, as if the remedy for false doctrine is force. The work of Christ goes forward at Corinth despite their insurrection, and no great harm comes of it.
AI summary
Commenting on Acts 18:12-17
Paul stayed there a year and a half more, assured by God's promise despite this trial of his faith. He then left for Syria with Priscilla and Aquila, stopping briefly at Ephesus. Having shaved his head at Cenchrea, Paul's own vow, not Aquila's, he followed the practice of becoming as a Jew to gain the Jews.
AI summary
Verse 16. And he drave them, etc. He refused to hear and decide the controversy. He commanded them to depart from the court. The word used here does not denote that there was any violence used by Galio, but merely that he dismissed them in an authoritative manner.