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A Leader's Faith Has Impact
Commentators emphasize the significance of Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believing in Jesus. As a prominent and respected community leader, his conversion had a major impact, likely encouraging many other Corinthians to believe. This shows how one person's faith, especially a leader's, can create a powerful ripple effect for the gospel.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 18:8
18th Century
Theologian
And Crispus. He is mentioned in 1 Corinthians 1:14 as having been one of the few whom Paul baptized with his own hands. The co…
AT Robertson
On Acts 18:8
Crispus (Κρισπος). Though a Jew and ruler of the synagogue (cf. 13:15), he had a Latin name. Paul baptized him ([Reference 1 Corin…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 18:8
19th Century
Bishop
And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord.—The article does not necessarily show that there was…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 18:8
19th Century
Preacher
That is the old-fashioned way, you know – "hearing, believed, and were baptized." The new-fashioned way is baptized, perhaps hear, and very likely …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 18:8
One of the first to accept Paul’s message at Corinth was Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, who, together with his whole household, “believed in…
John Gill
On Acts 18:8
17th Century
Pastor
And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue
This was a Jewish name; frequent mention is made of R. Crispa in the J…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 18:7–11
17th Century
Minister
The Lord knows those who are his, indeed, and those who will be his; for it is by his work in them that they become his. Let us not despair about a…