Act 18:8 | MHM | STEP | v. 8 : Paul’s work in Corinth quickly brought results. Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in Jesus, along with his whole household. This was important because it showed that even respected Jewish leaders could come to faith in Christ. Many other Corinthians, who were mostly Gentiles and some with bad reputations ( such were some of you , 1 Corinthians 6:11 ), also believed and were baptized. They first heard the message, then believed it, and finally were baptized, making a public commitment to Jesus.

‏ Acts 18:8

v. 8: Paul’s work in Corinth quickly brought results. Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in Jesus, along with his whole household. This was important because it showed that even respected Jewish leaders could come to faith in Christ. Many other Corinthians, who were mostly Gentiles and some with bad reputations (such were some of you, 1 Corinthians 6:11 ^a), also believed and were baptized. They first heard the message, then believed it, and finally were baptized, making a public commitment to Jesus.