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Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house. Many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Crispus (Κρισπος). Though a Jew and ruler of the synagogue (cf. 13:15), he had a Latin name. Paul baptized him ([Reference 1 Corin…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
That is the old-fashioned way, you know – "hearing, believed, and were baptized." The new-fashioned way is baptized, perhaps hear, and very likely …
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue This was a Jewish name; frequent mention is made of R. Crispa in the J…
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