Overview
The Bible addresses nolle prosequi across 6 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts. Closely related themes include Gallio, Paul, Bigotry and Synagogues. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Paul.
Key Bible verses about nolle prosequi
New Testament
Acts
And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,
Saying This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.
And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:
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.
And he drave them from the judgment seat.
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.
People in the Bible and nolle prosequi
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying nolle prosequi for yourself
- Begin with Acts 18:12, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Paul and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Gallio, Paul, Bigotry and Synagogues.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about nolle prosequi?
The Bible addresses nolle prosequi across 6 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts. Closely related themes include Gallio, Paul, Bigotry and Synagogues. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Paul.
How many Bible verses are about nolle prosequi?
The Bible references nolle prosequi in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention nolle prosequi?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Acts 18:12: “And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,”
Which people in the Bible are associated with nolle prosequi?
Paul.
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