Acts Chapter 18

Paul in Corinth

1☆ After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; References Paul: Acts 17:15, 19:1, 2 Corinthians 1:1. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 1:2, 2 Corinthians 1:23, 2 Timothy 4:20

2☆ And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them. Parallel theme: Acts 2:9, 11:28, 18:18, 18:26, 1 Corinthians 16:19, 2 Timothy 4:19

3☆ And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 4:12, 2 Corinthians 11:7, 11:9, 12:13, 1 Thessalonians 2:9

4☆ And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks. Parallel theme: Acts 17:17, 28:23, 2 Corinthians 5:11

5☆ And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers., and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ. References Christ: Acts 9:22, 2 Corinthians 5:14, Philippians 1:23. References Jesus: Acts 2:36, 17:3, 18:28, 20:21. Spirit: Ezekiel 3:14. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 6:11, 20:9 +5

6☆ And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your bloodBlood: αἷμα (Haima). The Greek haima (αἷμα) denotes blood. Christ's blood 'cleanseth us from all sin' (1 John 1:7), securing 'eternal redemption' (Hebrews 9:12) through His once-for-all sacrifice. Believers have been 'purchased with his own blood' (Acts 20:28). be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles. Blood: 2 Samuel 1:16, Ezekiel 18:13, 33:4, Matthew 27:25. Parallel theme: Acts 13:51, Nehemiah 5:13, Luke 9:5, 2 Timothy 2:25, 1 Peter 4:4, 4:14 +5

7☆ And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, one that worshipped GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally., whose house joined hard to the synagogue. References God: Acts 10:2. Worship: Acts 16:14. Righteousness: Acts 10:22, Colossians 4:11. Parallel theme: Acts 13:42, 17:4

8☆ 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. Faith: Acts 8:12. Parallel theme: Acts 11:14

9☆ Then spake the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: References Lord: Acts 23:11, Micah 3:8. References Paul: Acts 16:9. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 1:17, 1 Thessalonians 2:2

10☆ For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city. Parallel theme: Exodus 4:12, Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 41:10, 43:2, 54:17, Matthew 10:30, 28:20, John 10:16, Romans 8:31, 2 Corinthians 12:9 +5

11☆ And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the wordWord: λόγος (Logos). The Greek Logos (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1). of God among them.

12☆ And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, Judgment: Matthew 27:19. References Paul: Acts 13:7, 13:50, 2 Corinthians 1:1. Parallel theme: Acts 18:27, Romans 15:26, 1 Corinthians 16:15, 2 Corinthians 9:2, 11:10 +4

13☆ Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. contrary to the law. Word: Acts 25:8

14☆ And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:

15☆ But if it be a question of words and names, and of your lawLaw: νόμος (Nomos). The Greek nomos (νόμος) denotes law—particularly the Mosaic law. While believers are not under law but under grace (Romans 6:14), Christ fulfilled the law (Matthew 5:17) and wrote it on believers' hearts (Hebrews 8:10)., look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters. Word: Acts 23:29, 1 Timothy 6:4. Parallel theme: Acts 25:11, 25:19, Matthew 27:24

16☆ And he drave them from the judgment seat.

17☆ Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 1:1

Paul Returns to Antioch

18☆ And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow. Parallel theme: Acts 15:23, 18:2, 21:24, Numbers 6:2, 6:18, Romans 16:1, 1 Corinthians 9:20 +2

19☆ And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews. Parallel theme: Acts 18:4, 18:24, 19:1, 20:16, 1 Corinthians 16:8, Ephesians 1:1, 1 Timothy 1:3, 2 Timothy 1:18, Revelation 1:11, 2:1 +5

20☆ When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;

21☆ But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. will. And he sailed from Ephesus. References God: Romans 1:10, 15:32, Hebrews 6:3. References Jerusalem: Acts 20:16. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 4:19, James 4:15

22☆ And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch. Parallel theme: Acts 8:40

23☆ And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples. Parallel theme: Acts 14:22, 15:32, 15:41, 16:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Apollos Speaks Boldly in Ephesus

24☆ And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. Word: Titus 3:13. Parallel theme: Acts 6:9, 1 Corinthians 1:12, 4:6, 16:12

25☆ This man was instructed in the way of the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint.; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John. References Lord: Hosea 14:9. Baptism: Acts 19:3. Spirit: Romans 12:11. Parallel theme: Acts 9:2, 19:9, 19:23, Mark 12:14 +2

26☆ And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. more perfectly. References God: Hebrews 6:1. Parallel theme: Acts 14:3, 18:25, 1 Corinthians 12:21, 2 Peter 3:18

27☆ And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:

28☆ For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ. References Jesus: Acts 18:5. References Christ: Acts 9:22. Word: Luke 24:27, 24:44, John 5:39