Acts 18:8

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Crispus, the president of the synagogue, came to trust in the Lord, along with his whole household; also many of the Corinthians who heard trusted and were immersed.

Berean Standard Bible:

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.

American Standard Version:

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.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G1161} Crispus{G2921}, the chief ruler of the synagogue{G752}, believed{G4100} on the Lord{G2962} with{G4862} all{G3650} his{G846} house{G3624}; and{G2532} many{G4183} of the Corinthians{G2881} hearing{G191} believed{G4100}, and{G2532} were baptized{G907}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Romans 10:14

  • How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

Romans 10:17

  • So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Mark 16:15

  • And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

Mark 16:16

  • He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

1 Corinthians 1:13

  • Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?

1 Corinthians 1:17

  • ¶ For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

Acts 8:12

  • But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

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Commentary for Acts 18:8

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
  2. Strong's Number: G2921
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Κρίσπος
    Transliteration: Kríspos
    Pronunciation: kris'-pos
    Description: of Latin origin; "crisp"; Crispus, a Corinthian:--Crispus.
  3. Strong's Number: G752
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀρχισυνάγωγος
    Transliteration: archisynágōgos
    Pronunciation: ar-khee-soon-ag'-o-gos
    Description: from ἀρχή and συναγωγή; director of the synagogue services:--(chief) ruler of the synagogue.
  4. Strong's Number: G4100
    There are 220 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πιστεύω
    Transliteration: pisteúō
    Pronunciation: pist-yoo'-o
    Description: from πίστις; to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ):--believe(-r), commit (to trust), put in trust with.
  5. Strong's Number: G2962
    There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κύριος
    Transliteration: kýrios
    Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
    Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
  6. Strong's Number: G4862
    There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σύν
    Transliteration: sýn
    Pronunciation: soon
    Description: a primary preposition denoting union; with or together (but much closer than μετά or παρά), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.:--beside, with. In composition it has similar applications, including completeness.
  7. Strong's Number: G3650
    There are 99 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅλος
    Transliteration: hólos
    Pronunciation: hol'-os
    Description: a primary word; "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb:--all, altogether, every whit, + throughout, whole.
  8. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
  9. Strong's Number: G3624
    There are 106 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οἶκος
    Transliteration: oîkos
    Pronunciation: oy'-kos
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively):--home, house(-hold), temple.
  10. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  11. Strong's Number: G4183
    There are 331 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πολύς
    Transliteration: polýs
    Pronunciation: pol-oos'
    Description: including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely:--abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare πλεῖστος, πλείων.
  12. Strong's Number: G2881
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Κορίνθιος
    Transliteration: Korínthios
    Pronunciation: kor-in'-thee-os
    Description: from Κόρινθος; a Corinthian, i.e. inhabitant of Corinth:--Corinthian.
  13. Strong's Number: G191
    There are 448 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀκούω
    Transliteration: akoúō
    Pronunciation: ak-oo'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to hear (in various senses):--give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
  14. Strong's Number: G907
    There are 65 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βαπτίζω
    Transliteration: baptízō
    Pronunciation: bap-tid'-zo
    Description: from a derivative of βάπτω; to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of Christian baptism:--Baptist, baptize, wash.