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Paul left Athens for Corinth and teamed up with Aquila and Priscilla, fellow tentmakers who had been forced out of Rome (vv. 1–3). He reasoned in the synagogue each Sabbath, and when Silas and Timothy arrived, he devoted himself to preaching that “the Christ was Jesus” (vv. 4–5). After opposition, he moved next door to Titius Justus’s house; even Crispus, the synagogue ruler, believed, and many Corinthians were baptized (vv. 6–8). The Lord strengthened Paul in a night vision: “Do not be afraid … for I am with you,” so he stayed eighteen months teaching God’s word (vv. 9–11). When the Jews hauled Paul before Gallio, the proconsul threw out the case—another reminder that the gospel was no crime under Roman law (vv. 12–17).
Paul then sailed with Priscilla and Aquila, briefly reasoned in Ephesus (promising to return if God willed), greeted the church in Judea, and came back to Antioch before setting out again to strengthen the disciples in Galatia and Phrygia (vv. 18–23). Meanwhile, Apollos arrived in Ephesus—eloquent and mighty in the Scriptures, though he knew only John’s baptism—so Priscilla and Aquila privately explained “the way of God more accurately.” He went on to Achaia and powerfully showed from the Scriptures that the Christ is Jesus (vv. 24–28).
🌀 Reflection:
Where do you need the Lord’s “Do not be afraid” today? Ask Him for courage to keep speaking, trusting that He has people He intends to save through the word (vv. 9–11).
💬 Mission Challenge:
Encourage a fellow servant: write a short note (or text) to someone in ministry this week, reminding them “The Lord is with you—keep going” (vv. 9–11).
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