Crispus

Crispus was a synagogue leader in Corinth, mentioned in the New Testament.

About Crispus

A leader of the Jewish synagogue in Corinth. Crispus and everyone in his household became followers of Jesus during the apostle Paul's 18-month missionary visit to the city (Acts 18:8, 11). Paul mentioned Crispus as one of the few people he personally baptized in Corinth (1 Corinthians 1:14).

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Key References

Acts 18:8

Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his whole household believed in the Lord. And many of the Corinthians who heard the message believed and were baptized.

1 Corinthians 1:14

I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius,

All Scripture References (2)

Acts (1)
Acts 18:8

Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his whole household believed in the Lord. And many of the Corinthians who heard the message believed and were baptized.

1 Corinthians (1)
1 Corinthians 1:14

I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius,