Sosthenes

Leader

Sosthenes was a New Testament figure, first mentioned in Acts 18:17, who was a leader of a synagogue in Corinth and later became a Christian.

About Sosthenes

A leader of the synagogue in Corinth. Sosthenes brought legal action against Paul before Gallio, proconsul of Achaia. A mob, who could have been Greeks, heard Gallio dismiss the Jewish accusations against Paul. So, they seized Sosthenes and beat him (Acts 18:17).

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Key References

Acts 18:17

At this, the crowd seized Sosthenes the synagogue leader and beat him in front of the judgment seat. But none of this was of concern to Gallio.

1 Corinthians 1:1

Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,

All Scripture References (2)

Acts (1)
Acts 18:17

At this, the crowd seized Sosthenes the synagogue leader and beat him in front of the judgment seat. But none of this was of concern to Gallio.

1 Corinthians (1)
1 Corinthians 1:1

Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,