Corinthian believer; host to Paul and the church.
Gaius
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Romans 16:23.
ΓάϊοςGaius
The name means “lord; an earthly man.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Gaius Written by AI
Gaius, mentioned in Romans 16:23 and 1 Corinthians 1:14, was a believer from Corinth who played a significant role in the early church. In his letter to the Romans, Paul sends greetings from Gaius, describing him as his host and the host of the whole church. This suggests that Gaius was a wealthy and generous man who opened his home for Christian gatherings and provided hospitality to Paul and other believers. In 1 Corinthians, Paul mentions that he personally baptized Gaius, along with Crispus and the household of Stephanas. This indicates that Gaius was one of the early converts in Corinth and had a close relationship with Paul. Gaius' example of hospitality and support for the church was crucial for the growth and unity of the early Christian community.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Gaius, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
(1.) A Macedonian, Paul’s fellow-traveller, and his host at Corinth when he wrote his Epistle to the Romans (16:23). He with his household were baptized by Paul (1 Cor. 1:14). During a heathen outbreak against Paul at Ephesus the mob seized Gaius and Aristarchus because they could not find Paul, and rushed with them into the theatre. Some have identified this Gaius with No. (2).
(2.) A man of Derbe who accompanied Paul into Asia on his last journey to Jerusalem
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(3.) A Christain of Asia Minor to whom John addressed his third epistle (3 John 1:1).
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
- Romans 16:23
Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus.
- 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.