Paul Ministers in Corinth (1 Corinthians 1:1–3; 2 Corinthians 1:1–2)
1 DRA After these things, departing from Athens, he came to Corinth. BSB BSB: After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.
2 DRA And finding a certain Jew, named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with Priscilla his wife, (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome,) he came to them. BSB BSB: There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them,
3 DRA And because he was of the same trade, he remained with them, and wrought; (now they were tentmakers by trade.) BSB BSB: and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was.
4 DRA And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, bringing in the name of the Lord Jesus; and he persuaded the Jews and the Greeks. BSB BSB: Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks alike.
5 DRA And when Silas and Timothy were come from Macedonia, Paul was earnest in preaching, testifying to the Jews, that Jesus is the Christ. BSB BSB: And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.
6 DRA But they gainsaying and blaspheming, he shook his garments, and said to them: Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles. BSB BSB: But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”
7 DRA And departing thence, he entered into the house of a certain man, named Titus Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house was adjoining to the synagogue. BSB BSB: So Paul left the synagogue and went next door to the house of Titus Justus, a worshiper of God.
8 DRA And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptized. BSB BSB: 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.
9 DRA And the Lord said to Paul in the nights, by a vision: Do not fear, but speak; and hold not thy peace, BSB BSB: One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.
10 DRA Because I am with thee: and no man shall set upon thee, to hurt thee; for I have much people in this city. BSB BSB: For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.”
11 DRA And he stayed there a year and six months, teaching among them the word of God. BSB BSB: So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching the word of God among the Corinthians.
Paul before Gallio 13 DRA Saying: This man persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law. BSB BSB: “This man is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law,” they said.
14 DRA And when Paul was beginning to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews: If it were some matter of injustice, or an heinous deed, O Jews, I should with reason bear with you. BSB BSB: But just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio told the Jews, “If this matter involved a wrongdoing or vicious crime, O Jews, it would be reasonable for me to hear your complaint.
15 DRA But if they be questions of word and names, and of your law, look you to it: I will not be judge of such things. BSB BSB: But since it is a dispute about words and names and your own law, settle it yourselves. I refuse to be a judge of such things.”
16 DRA And he drove them from the judgment seat. BSB BSB: And he drove them away from the judgment seat.
17 DRA And all laying hold on Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, beat him before the judgment seat; and Gallio cared for none of those things. BSB BSB: 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.
Paul Returns to Antioch 18 DRA But Paul, when he had stayed yet many days, taking his leave of the brethren, sailed thence into Syria (and with him Priscilla and Aquila), having shorn his head in Cenchrae: for he had a vow. BSB BSB: Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.
19 DRA And he came to Ephesus, and left them there. But he himself entering into the synagogue, disputed with the Jews. BSB BSB: When they reached Ephesus, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews.
20 DRA And when they desired him, that he would tarry a longer time, he consented not; BSB BSB: When they asked him to stay for a while longer, he declined.
21 DRA But taking his leave, and saying: I will return to you again, God willing, he departed from Ephesus. BSB BSB: But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.
22 DRA And going down to Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem, and saluted the church, and so came down to Antioch. BSB BSB: When Paul had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem. Then he went down to Antioch.
Paul’s Third Missionary Journey Begins (Acts 13:1–3; Acts 15:36–41)
23 DRA And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went through the country of Galatia and Phrygia, in order, confirming all the disciples. BSB BSB: After Paul had spent some time in Antioch, he traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
24 DRA Now a certain Jew, named Apollo, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus, one mighty in the scriptures. BSB BSB: Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, well versed in the Scriptures.
25 DRA This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, spoke, and taught diligently the things that are of Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John. BSB BSB: He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.
27 DRA And whereas he was desirous to go to Achaia, the brethren exhorting, wrote to the disciples to receive him. Who, when he was come, helped them much who had believed. BSB BSB: When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.
28 DRA For with much vigour he convinced the Jews openly, shewing by the scriptures, that Jesus is the Christ. BSB BSB: For he powerfully refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.