Synagogue leader in Corinth who believed in Jesus
Crispus
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Acts 18:8.
ΚρίσποςCrispus
The name means “curled.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Crispus Written by AI
Crispus was the ruler of the synagogue in Corinth during Paul's ministry there. According to Acts 18:8, Crispus believed in the Lord, along with his entire household, after hearing Paul's preaching. This conversion was significant, as Crispus held a prominent position in the Jewish community. Following his conversion, Crispus was baptized by Paul, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 1:14. Paul specifically notes that he personally baptized Crispus, along with Gaius, emphasizing the importance of their conversions. The fact that Paul baptized Crispus himself underscores the significance of this synagogue leader coming to faith in Christ. Crispus' conversion likely had a considerable impact on the Jewish community in Corinth and may have encouraged other Jews and Gentiles to consider Paul's message more closely. His story demonstrates the power of the gospel to transform lives, even among those in positions of religious authority.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Curled, the chief of the synagogue at Corinth (Acts 18:8). He was converted and, with his family, baptized by Paul (1 Cor. 1:14).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Acts 18:8
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.
- 1 Corinthians 1:14
I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.