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Acts 18:1 (show verse)

On leaving Athens, Paul next went to Corinth.

Acts 18:2 (show verse)

There he met a Jew of the name of Aquila, a native of Pontus, who, with his wife Priscilla, had lately come from Italy, in consequence of the order which had been issued by the Emperor Claudius for all Jews to leave Rome. Paul paid them a visit,

Acts 18:3 (show verse)

And, since their trade was the same as his, he stayed and worked with them--their trade was tent-making.

Acts 18:4 (show verse)

Every Sabbath Paul gave addresses in the Synagogue, trying to convince both Jews and Greeks.

Acts 18:5 (show verse)

But, when Silas and Timothy had come down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself entirely to delivering the Message, earnestly maintaining before the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.

Acts 18:6 (show verse)

However, as they set themselves against him and became abusive, Paul shook his clothes in protest and said to them: "Your blood be on your own heads. My conscience is clear. From this time forward I shall go to the Gentiles."

Acts 18:7 (show verse)

So he left, and went to the house of a certain Titius Justus, who had been accustomed to join in the worship of God, and whose house was next door to the Synagogue.

Acts 18:8 (show verse)

Crispus, the President of the Synagogue, came to believe in the Lord, and so did all his household; and many of the Corinthians, as they listened to Paul, became believers in Christ and were baptized.

Acts 18:9 (show verse)

One night the Lord said to Paul, in a vision: "Have no fear, but continue to speak, and refuse to be silenced;

Acts 18:10 (show verse)

For I am with you, and no one shall do you harm, for I have many People in this city."

Acts 18:11 (show verse)

So he settled there for a year and a half, and taught God's Message among the people.

Acts 18:12 (show verse)

While Gallio was governor of Greece, the Jews made a combined attack on Paul, and brought him before the Governor's Bench,

Acts 18:13 (show verse)

Charging him with persuading people to worship God in a way forbidden by the Law.

Acts 18:14 (show verse)

Just as Paul was on the point of speaking, Gallio said to the Jews: "Jews, if this were a case of misdemeanor or some serious crime, there would be some reason for my listening patiently to you;

Acts 18:15 (show verse)

But, since it is a dispute about words, and names, and your own Law, you must see to it yourselves. I do not choose to be a judge in such matters."

Acts 18:16 (show verse)

Saying this, he drove them back from the Bench.

Acts 18:17 (show verse)

Then they all set upon Sosthenes, the President of the Synagogue, and beat him in front of the Bench, but Gallio did not trouble himself about any of these things.

Acts 18:18 (show verse)

Paul remained there some time after this, and then took leave of the Brethren, and sailed to Syria with Priscilla and Aquila, but not before his head had been shaved at Cenchreae, because he was under a vow.

Acts 18:19 (show verse)

They put into Ephesus, and there Paul, leaving his companions, went into the Synagogue and addressed the Jews.

Acts 18:20 (show verse)

When they asked him to prolong his stay, he declined, saying however,

Acts 18:21 (show verse)

As he took his leave, "I will come back again to you, please God," and then set sail from Ephesus.

Acts 18:22 (show verse)

On reaching Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and exchanged greetings with the Church, and then went down to Antioch.

Acts 18:23 (show verse)

After making some stay in Antioch, he set out on a tour through the Phrygian district of Galatia, strengthening the faith of all the disciples as he went.

Acts 18:24 (show verse)

Meanwhile there had come to Ephesus an Alexandrian Jew, named Apollos, an eloquent man, who was well-versed in the Scriptures.

Acts 18:25 (show verse)

He had been well-instructed in the Cause of the Lord, and with burning zeal he spoke of, and taught carefully, the facts about Jesus, though he knew of no baptism but John's.

Acts 18:26 (show verse)

This man began to speak out fearlessly in the Synagogue; and when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him home and explained the Cause of God to him more carefully still.

Acts 18:27 (show verse)

When he wanted to cross to Greece, the Brethren furthered his plans, and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival he proved of great assistance to those who had, through the loving-kindness of God, become believers in Christ,

Acts 18:28 (show verse)

For he vigorously confuted the Jews, publicly proving by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.