8 Crispus was the leader of that synagogue. He and all the people living in his house believed in the Lord. Many others in Corinth also listened to Paul. They too believed and were baptized.
9 During the night, Paul had a vision. The Lord said to him, “Don’t be afraid! Continue talking to people and don’t be quiet!
10 I am with you. No one will hurt you because many of my people are in this city.”
11 Paul stayed there for a year and a half, teaching God’s word to the people.
12 Gallio became the governor of the country of Southern Greece. At that time, some of the Jews came together against Paul and took him to the court.
13 They said to Gallio, “This man is teaching people to worship God in a way that is against our law!”
14 Paul was about to say something, but Gallio spoke to the Jews. Gallio said, “I would listen to you Jews if you were complaining about a crime or some wrong.