Section 18:1–17
Paul went to Corinth
In this section, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. He made the acquaintance of Aquila and Priscilla there. He worked with them making tents. Every Sabbath he discussed Jesus as the Christ with people. After some time Silas and Timothy came to Corinth. Then Paul stopped making tents and began preaching every day. Some of the Jews opposed Paul. So Paul began using the house of Titius Justus as a place to preach. Many people of Corinth believed in Jesus.
One night Jesus spoke to Paul and told him to speak the gospel fearlessly. So Paul stayed a year and a half, preaching and teaching. During that time, the Jews took Paul to court, but the Roman judge refused to judge the case. Then some people at the court beat Sosthenes, the synagogue ruler, because they disliked the Jews.
Other examples of headings for this section are:
Paul preached in Corinth and stayed for a year and a half
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People in Corinth hear the message
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In Corinth (New International Version)
Paragraph 18:1–4
18:1
After this: Paul probably spent at least a few days teaching the new believers in Athens. Your translation should not indicate that Paul left Athens immediately after he left the council (such as with a phrase like: “That day” or “Then”). Refer generally to his time in Athens. Other ways to translate this phrase are:
After these things (New American Standard Bible)
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Later (New Century Version)
Paul left Athens and went to Corinth: Paul may have gone by ship or by road. It was a one day trip by ship in good weather. The road from Athens to Corinth was about 80 kilometers (50 miles). This would take two days on foot, or one day by cart or horse.
Paul left: The Greek word is literally “(he) left.” But since this verse begins a new chapter, the Berean Standard Bible uses Paul’s name here.
Corinth: Corinth was the capital city of the province of Achaia and was a center of commerce at that time. Corinth is a seaport on the Gulf of Corinth leading to the Ionian Sea.
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