Gallio was a man of integrity, and would not become the dupe of the jealous and intriguing Jews. Unlike Pilate, he refused to do injustice to one whom he knew to be an innocent man. The Jewish religion was under the protection of the Roman power; and the accusers of Paul thought that if they could fasten upon him the charge of violating the laws of their religion, he would probably be given into their hands for such punishment as they saw fit to inflict. They hoped thus to compass his death.{LP 108.2}

Gallio var et retskaffen mand, og vil ikke blive holdt for nar af de ivrige og rænkekære jøder. Modsat Pilatus, nægtede han at gøre den uret, som han vidste var en uskyldig mand. Den jødiske religion var under den romerske magts beskyttelse; og Paulus’ anklagere mente at hvis de kunne anklage ham for at overtræde deres religion, ville han sandsynligvis gives i deres hænder, så de kunne straffe ham efter deres behag. Derved håbede de at opnå hans død.