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Gallio
who sucks, or lives on milk
Γαλλίων Galliōn
Gallio (Greek: Γαλλίων, Galliōn) means “who sucks, or lives on milk”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 3 verses across 1 book of the Bible. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears in the same passages as Apollos.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Gallio
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At a glance
- Verses
- 3 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Apostolic
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Acts 18:12 |
| Last appears | Acts 18:17 |
| Cross-references | 85 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Sosthenes co-occurrence Appears with Sosthenes in Acts 18.
- Crispus co-occurrence Appears with Crispus in Acts 18.
- Justus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Justus.
- Saul co-occurrence Appears with Saul in Acts 18.
- Paul co-occurrence Appears with Paul in Acts 18.
- Aquila co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Aquila.
- Priscilla co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Priscilla.
- Apollos co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Apollos.
Origin & meaning
Γαλλίων, -ωνος, ὁ,
Gallio, proconsul of Achaia: Act.18:12, 14 17.†
(AS)
Gallio, the Roman proconsul of Achaia, refused to judge Paul when the Jews brought charges against him in Corinth.
The biblical story
Gallio was the Roman proconsul of Achaia, the province that included the city of Corinth, during Paul's second missionary journey (Act.18.12). When the Jews brought charges against Paul, accusing him of persuading people to worship God in ways contrary to the law, Gallio refused to hear the case. He dismissed the charges, stating that he would not get involved in matters of Jewish law and that the Jews should settle the issue among themselves (Act.18.14-16). Gallio's refusal to judge Paul allowed the apostle to continue his ministry in Corinth unhindered. The incident also demonstrates the Roman authorities' general tolerance of early Christian preaching, as long as it did not disturb public order or challenge Roman rule. Gallio's tenure as proconsul of Achaia helps to date Paul's time in Corinth to around 51-52 AD.
Key verses
Gallio appears in 3 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,
Acts 18:12 -
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:
Acts 18:14 -
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.
Acts 18:17
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Acts (3)
- Acts 18:12
- Acts 18:14
- Acts 18:17