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Many others in Corinth also heard Paul, became believers, and were baptized. <a href="/esv/acts/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with his entire household. And many of the Corinthians hearing Paul believed and were baptized. <a href="/bsb/acts/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his whole household believed in the Lord. And many of the Corinthians who heard the message believed and were baptized. <a href="/blb/acts/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, with his all household. And many of the Corinthians hearing believed and were baptized. <a href="/kjv/acts/18.htm">King James Bible</a> And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. <a href="/nkjv/acts/18.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized. <a href="/nasb_/acts/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord together with his entire household; and many of the Corinthians, as they listened to Paul, were believing and being baptized. <a href="/nasb/acts/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his household, and many of the Corinthians when they heard were believing and being baptized. <a href="/nasb77/acts/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his household, and many of the Corinthians when they heard were believing and being baptized. <a href="/lsb/acts/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his household, and many of the Corinthians when they heard were believing and being baptized. <a href="/amp/acts/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord together with his entire household [joyfully acknowledging Him as Messiah and Savior]; and many of the Corinthians who heard [Paul’s message] were believing and being baptized. <a href="/csb/acts/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, along with his whole household. Many of the Corinthians, when they heard, believed and were baptized. <a href="/hcsb/acts/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed the Lord, along with his whole household. Many of the Corinthians, when they heard, believed and were baptized. <a href="/asv/acts/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. <a href="/cev/acts/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Crispus was the leader of the synagogue. He and everyone in his family put their faith in the Lord. Many others in Corinth also heard the message, and all the people who had faith in the Lord were baptized. <a href="/erv/acts/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. <a href="/gwt/acts/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The synagogue leader Crispus and his whole family believed in the Lord. Many Corinthians who heard Paul believed and were baptized. <a href="/gnt/acts/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> Crispus, who was the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with all his family; and many other people in Corinth heard the message, believed, and were baptized. <a href="/isv/acts/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, along with his whole family. Many Corinthians who heard Paul also believed and were baptized. <a href="/msb/acts/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his whole household believed in the Lord. And many of the Corinthians who heard the message believed and were baptized. <a href="/net/acts/18.htm">NET Bible</a> Crispus, the president of the synagogue, believed in the Lord together with his entire household, and many of the Corinthians who heard about it believed and were baptized. <a href="/nheb/acts/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house. Many of the Corinthians, when they heard, believed and were baptized. <a href="/wbt/acts/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Crispus the chief ruler of the synagogue believed on the Lord with all his house: and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptized. <a href="/wey/acts/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And Crispus, the Warden of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, and so did all his household; and from time to time many of the Corinthians who heard Paul believed and received baptism. <a href="/web/acts/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house. Many of the Corinthians, when they heard, believed and were baptized. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue believed in the LORD with all his house, and many of the Corinthians hearing were believing, and they were being immersed. <a href="/blb/acts/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, with his all household. And many of the Corinthians hearing believed and were baptized. <a href="/ylt/acts/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue did believe in the Lord with all his house, and many of the Corinthians hearing were believing, and they were being baptized. <a href="/slt/acts/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Crispus, ruler of the synagogue, believed the Lord with his whole house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptised.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptized. <a href="/cpdv/acts/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now Crispus, a leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, with his entire house. And many of the Corinthians, upon hearing, believed and were baptized. <a href="/nabre/acts/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Crispus, the synagogue official, came to believe in the Lord along with his entire household, and many of the Corinthians who heard believed and were baptized. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Crispus, the official of the synagogue, became a believer in the Lord, together with all his household; and many of the Corinthians who heard Paul became believers and were baptized.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Crispus, the chief of the synagogue, believed in our LORD, together with all his household; and many of the Corinthians hearing him believed in God and were baptized. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Krispus, The Leader of the synagogue was trusting in Our Lord, he and all the children of his household, and many Corinthians were listening and were trusting in God and being baptized.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord, with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were immersed. <a href="/godbey/acts/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. <a href="/haweis/acts/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house: and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptised. <a href="/mace/acts/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his family, as well as many of the Corinthians, who heard Paul, and were baptized. <a href="/wey/acts/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And Crispus, the Warden of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, and so did all his household; and from time to time many of the Corinthians who heard Paul believed and received baptism. <a href="/worrell/acts/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house: and many of the Corinthians, having heard, were believing, and being immersed. <a href="/worsley/acts/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But Crispus the ruler of the synagogue believed on the Lord with all his house: and many of the Corinthians hearing the word believed, and were baptized. <a href="/parallel/acts/18-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=5984" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/18.htm">Paul's Ministry in Corinth</a> …7So Paul left the synagogue and went next door to the house of Titus Justus, a worshiper of God. 8<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2921.htm" title="2921: Krispos (N-NMS) -- Crispus, ruler of the synagogue at Corinth, converted and baptized by Paul. Of Latin origin; crisp; Crispus, a Corinthian.">Crispus,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/752.htm" title="752: archisynagōgos (N-NMS) -- From arche and sunagoge; director of the synagogue services.">synagogue leader,</a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">and</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3650.htm" title="3650: holō (Adj-DMS) -- All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; whole or all, i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb.">whole</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3624.htm" title="3624: oikō (N-DMS) -- A dwelling; by implication, a family.">household</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: episteusen (V-AIA-3S) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">believed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">in the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriō (N-DMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polloi (Adj-NMP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2881.htm" title="2881: Korinthiōn (N-GMP) -- Corinthian, of Corinth. From Korinthos; a Corinthian, i.e. Inhabitant of Corinth.">Corinthians</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">who heard the message</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: episteuon (V-IIA-3P) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">believed</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: ebaptizonto (V-IIM/P-3P) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">were baptized.</a> 9One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-14.htm">1 Corinthians 1:14-16</a> I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, / so no one can say that you were baptized into my name. / Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-2.htm">1 Corinthians 1:2</a> To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours: <a href="/romans/16-23.htm">Romans 16:23</a> Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-18.htm">1 Corinthians 1:18-24</a> For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. / For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” / Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? ... <a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9-11</a> Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. / And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. <a href="/john/4-39.htm">John 4:39-42</a> Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” / So when the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him to stay with them, and He stayed two days. / And many more believed because of His message. ... <a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Acts 16:14-15</a> Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. / And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us. <a href="/acts/16-31.htm">Acts 16:31-34</a> They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.” / Then Paul and Silas spoke the word of the Lord to him and to everyone in his house. / At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds. And without delay, he and all his household were baptized. ... <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41</a> Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day. <a href="/acts/8-12.htm">Acts 8:12</a> But when they believed Philip as he preached the gospel of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44-48</a> While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message. / All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. / For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said, ... <a href="/acts/11-21.htm">Acts 11:21</a> The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. <a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Acts 13:48</a> When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. <a href="/acts/19-18.htm">Acts 19:18</a> Many who had believed now came forward, confessing and disclosing their deeds. <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a> Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.Crispus.<a href="/1_corinthians/1-14.htm">1 Corinthians 1:14</a> I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;the chief.<a href="/acts/18-17.htm">Acts 18:17</a> 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.<a href="/acts/13-15.htm">Acts 13:15</a> And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.<a href="/mark/5-35.htm">Mark 5:35</a> While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?believed.<a href="/acts/10-2.htm">Acts 10:2</a> A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.<a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Acts 16:14,15,34</a> And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul… <a href="/genesis/17-27.htm">Genesis 17:27</a> And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him.hearing.<a href="/acts/2-37.htm">Acts 2:37-41</a> Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? … <a href="/acts/8-12.htm">Acts 8:12,35-38</a> But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women… <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a> Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Baptised</a> <a href="/acts/16-33.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/acts/16-33.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/acts/17-34.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/acts/16-34.htm">Believing</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/18-1.htm">Corinth</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-11.htm">Corinthians</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-14.htm">Crispus</a> <a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/acts/18-4.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/16-33.htm">Family</a> <a href="/acts/17-8.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/17-32.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/17-32.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/18-7.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/16-34.htm">Household</a> <a href="/acts/5-37.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/acts/18-7.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Received</a> <a href="/acts/13-12.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/acts/18-7.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/18-3.htm">Together</a> <a href="/luke/13-14.htm">Warden</a> <a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/19-3.htm">Baptised</a> <a href="/acts/18-25.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/acts/19-3.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/acts/18-27.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/acts/20-21.htm">Believing</a> <a href="/acts/18-17.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/18-11.htm">Corinth</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-11.htm">Corinthians</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-14.htm">Crispus</a> <a href="/acts/21-40.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/acts/18-23.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/19-14.htm">Family</a> <a href="/acts/18-24.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/18-26.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/19-16.htm">House</a> <a href="/romans/16-10.htm">Household</a> <a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/19-2.htm">Received</a> <a href="/acts/18-12.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/acts/18-17.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/18-12.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/18-17.htm">Warden</a> <a href="/acts/18-11.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 18</div>1. <a href="/acts/18-1.htm">Paul labors with his hands, and preaches at Corinth to the Gentiles.</a> 9. <a href="/acts/18-9.htm">The Lord encourages him in a vision.</a> 12. <a href="/acts/18-12.htm">He is accused before Gallio the deputy, but is dismissed.</a> 18. <a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Afterwards passing from city to city, he strengthens the disciples.</a> 24. <a href="/acts/18-24.htm">Apollos, being instructed by Aquila and Priscilla, preaches Christ boldly.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/acts/18.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>Crispus, the synagogue leader Crispus was a prominent figure in the Jewish community of Corinth, serving as the leader of the synagogue. The Greek word for "synagogue leader" is "archisynagogos," indicating a person of significant authority and respect within the Jewish religious structure. His conversion to Christianity is significant because it demonstrates the power of the Gospel to reach even those deeply entrenched in Jewish tradition. Historically, this conversion would have been a bold statement, as it could lead to social ostracism. Crispus's acceptance of Christ highlights the transformative power of faith and the breaking down of barriers between Jewish and Gentile believers.and his whole household The phrase "his whole household" suggests that Crispus's faith had a profound impact on those closest to him. In the cultural context of the time, a household would include not only family members but also servants and others living under the same roof. The Greek term "oikos" encompasses this broader understanding. This collective belief underscores the communal nature of early Christian conversions, where the faith of a leader or head of a household could influence and inspire those around them. It reflects the biblical principle that faith can permeate and transform entire communities.believed in the Lord The act of believing "in the Lord" signifies a deep, personal trust and commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. The Greek word "pisteuo" conveys a sense of faith that goes beyond intellectual assent to a heartfelt reliance on Christ. This belief is not merely an acknowledgment of Jesus's existence but an acceptance of His lordship and a commitment to follow Him. In the context of Acts, this belief is often accompanied by a radical change in lifestyle and priorities, as seen in the lives of early converts like Crispus.and many of the Corinthians The mention of "many of the Corinthians" indicates the widespread impact of the Gospel in Corinth, a city known for its diversity and moral challenges. Corinth was a major trade hub, filled with people from various backgrounds and beliefs. The Greek term "polloi" emphasizes the large number of individuals who were drawn to the message of Christ. This highlights the universal appeal of the Gospel, capable of reaching people from all walks of life and transforming a city known for its secularism and immorality.who heard the message The phrase "who heard the message" points to the importance of hearing the Word of God as a catalyst for faith. The Greek word "akouo" implies not just hearing with the ears but understanding and internalizing the message. In <a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a>, Paul writes, "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." This underscores the necessity of preaching and teaching in the spread of the Gospel. The Corinthians' response to the message demonstrates the power of the spoken word to convict hearts and lead to salvation.believed and were baptized The sequence of "believed and were baptized" reflects the early Christian practice of baptism as an outward expression of inward faith. The Greek word "baptizo" means to immerse or submerge, symbolizing the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Baptism served as a public declaration of faith and a rite of initiation into the Christian community. This practice underscores the importance of both personal faith and communal identity in the early Church. The Corinthians' willingness to be baptized signifies their commitment to a new way of life in Christ, leaving behind their former ways and embracing the transformative power of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord.--The article does not necessarily show that there was only one ruler--commonly, as at the Pisidian Antioch (<a href="/acts/13-15.htm" title="And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, You men and brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.">Acts 13:15</a>), there were more--but that this Crispus was thus distinguished from others of the same name. The office was one which gave its holder an honourable position, and, as in inscriptions from the Jewish catacombs now in the Lateran Museum, was recorded on tombstones (Alfius Archisynagos) as a personal distinction of which the family of the deceased were proud. In favour of so conspicuous a convert, St. Paul deviated from his usual practice, and baptised Crispus with his own hands (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-14.htm" title="I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;">1Corinthians 1:14</a>).Many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.--The tense of the two verbs implies a process going on daily for an undefined period. Among the converts we may note Gaius, or Caius, probably a man of higher social position than others, who made his house the meeting-place of the Church, and at St. Paul's second visit received him as a guest (<a href="/romans/16-23.htm" title="Gaius my host, and of the whole church, salutes you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city salutes you, and Quartus a brother.">Romans 16:23</a>), and the household of Stephanas, who, as "the first-fruits of Achaia," must have been among the earliest converts (<a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm" title="I beseech you, brothers, (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)">1Corinthians 16:15</a>). These also St. Paul baptised himself (<a href="/context/1_corinthians/1-14.htm" title="I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;">1Corinthians 1:14-15</a>). Fortunatus and Achaicus, and Chloe, a prominent female convert (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-11.htm" title="For it has been declared to me of you, my brothers, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.">1Corinthians 1:11</a>), with Quartus, and Erastus the chamberlain of the city (<a href="/romans/16-23.htm" title="Gaius my host, and of the whole church, salutes you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city salutes you, and Quartus a brother.">Romans 16:23</a>), and Epaenetus, also among the "first-fruits of Achaia" (<a href="/romans/16-5.htm" title="Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the first fruits of Achaia to Christ.">Romans 16:5</a>), may also be counted among the disciples made now or soon afterwards. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - Ruler for chief ruler, A.V. (ἀρχισυνάγωγος, as in <a href="/acts/13-15.htm">Acts 13:15</a>); in for on, A.V. Crispus (a common Roman name) was one of the very few whom St. Paul himself baptized, probably on account of his important position as ruler of the synagogue, as we learn from <a href="/1_corinthians/1-14.htm">1 Corinthians 1:14</a>. With all his house (comp. <a href="/acts/16-33.htm">Acts 16:33, 34</a>). Many of the Corinthians; i.e. of the Greeks and Romans, who composed the population of the city. It is seldom that we have the names of so many converts preserved as we have of this Achaian mission. Besides Crispus and Gaius, we know of Epaenetus and Stephanas, who would seem to have been converted together (<a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Romans 16:5</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15</a>); and probably also Fortunatus and Achaicus (<a href="/1_corinthians/16-17.htm">1 Corinthians 16:17</a>). Gains, from his name (Caius) and his salutation to the Church at Rome, was probably a Roman. Fortunatus and Achaicus also be-belonged, perhaps, to the Roman colony. Here too were many heathen converts (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-2.htm">1 Corinthians 12:2</a>), though mostly of the lower rank (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-26.htm">1 Corinthians 1:26-29</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/18-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Crispus, Κρίσπος (Krispos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2921.htm">Strong's 2921: </a> Crispus, ruler of the synagogue at Corinth, converted and baptized by Paul. Of Latin origin; 'crisp'; Crispus, a Corinthian. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. synagogue leader, ἀρχισυνάγωγος (archisynagōgos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_752.htm">Strong's 752: </a> From arche and sunagoge; director of the synagogue services. and σὺν (syn) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. whole ὅλῳ (holō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3650.htm">Strong's 3650: </a> All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; 'whole' or 'all', i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb. household οἴκῳ (oikō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3624.htm">Strong's 3624: </a> A dwelling; by implication, a family. believed ἐπίστευσεν (episteusen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. in the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord. Κυρίῳ (Kyriō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. many πολλοὶ (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Corinthians Κορινθίων (Korinthiōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2881.htm">Strong's 2881: </a> Corinthian, of Corinth. From Korinthos; a Corinthian, i.e. Inhabitant of Corinth. who heard [ the message ] ἀκούοντες (akouontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. believed ἐπίστευον (episteuon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. were baptized. ἐβαπτίζοντο (ebaptizonto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/18-8.htm">Acts 18:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/18-8.htm">Acts 18:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/18-8.htm">Acts 18:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/18-8.htm">Acts 18:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/18-8.htm">Acts 18:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/18-8.htm">Acts 18:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/18-8.htm">Acts 18:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/18-8.htm">Acts 18:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/18-8.htm">Acts 18:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/18-8.htm">Acts 18:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/18-8.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 18:8 Crispus the ruler of the synagogue believed (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/18-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 18:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 18:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/18-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 18:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 18:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>