Acts 18:12

"He lived there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them."

Key Reflection

In Acts 18:12, Paul spent a significant amount of time—approximately two years—in Corinth, during which he fervently taught the gospel to the locals. This period was crucial for spreading Christian teachings in a non-Jewish city and laid important groundwork for the early church's expansion beyond its Jewish roots. The duration underscores the depth of Paul’s dedication and the effectiveness of his ministry, as it allowed ample time for teaching and establishing a strong community of believers.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 12. And when Gallio. After the Romans had conquered Greece, they reduced it to two provinces, Macedonia and Achaia, which were each governed by a proconsul. Gallio was the brother of the celebrated philosopher Seneca, and was made proconsul of Achaia, A.D. 53. His proper name was Marcus Annaeus Novatus; but having been adopted into the family of Gallio, a rhetorician, he took his name. He is described by ancient writers as having been of a remarkably mild and amiable disposition. His brother Seneca (Pref. Quest. Natu.

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