Acts 18:8 Meaning and Explanation
“And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.”
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What Does Acts 18:8 Mean?
The first named convert after the break is the synagogue's own chief ruler. Crispus crosses over with all his house, and Paul later recalls baptizing him personally. Around them a wider movement begins: many Corinthians hear the word, believe, and are baptized.
The pattern of this verse is the pattern of the whole book of Acts: hearing, believing, baptism. Faith comes by hearing, takes root in the heart, and is openly sealed in water. The Lord's coming promise that He has much people in this city is already beginning to come true in homes and households, and the family of Crispus reminds us that faith gladly gathers in those nearest to us first.
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What does Acts 18:8 mean?
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believes in the Lord with his whole household, and many Corinthians hear, believe, and are baptized.