13. saying, “This one does seduce men to worship Elohim contrary to the Torah.”
14. And as Sha’ul was about to open his mouth, Gallion said to the Yehuḏim, “If it were a matter of wrongdoing or wicked recklessness, O Yehuḏim, there would be reason why I should bear with you.
15. “But if it is a question of words and names and a law which is among you, see to it yourselves, for I do not wish to be a judge of these matters.”
16. And he drove them away from the judgment seat.
17. And all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the ruler of the congregation, and beat him before the judgment seat. But Gallion showed no concern whatever.
18. And Sha’ul, having stayed several days more, having taken leave of the brothers, was sailing for Syria, and Priscilla and Aqulas were with him, having shaved his hair at Kenḥrea, for he had taken a vow.
19. And he came to Ephesos, and left them there, but he himself went into the congregation and reasoned with the Yehuḏim.
20. And when they asked him to stay a longer time with them, he declined,
21. but took leave of them, saying, “I have to keep this coming festival in Yerushalayim by all means, but I shall come back to you, Elohim desiring so.” And he sailed from Ephesos.