“"And the Lord said to Paul one night in a vision, 'Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent.'"”
Acts 18:9
Summary
In Acts chapter 18, Paul arrives in Corinth where he meets Aquila and Priscilla, Jewish tentmakers recently expelled from Rome. Paul stays and works with them, balancing tentmaking with proclaiming the gospel each Sabbath. Despite initial opposition from the Jewish synagogue, Paul turns his focus to the Gentiles, leading to the establishment of a substantial Christian community in Corinth. The Lord assures Paul in a vision of His protection and presence, enabling him to teach boldly for a year and a half. Later, Paul travels to Ephesus with Aquila and Priscilla, leaving them there while he returns to Antioch. Meanwhile, Apollos, a learned Jew from Alexandria, arrives in Ephesus, teaching about Jesus accurately though only knowing the baptism of John. Priscilla and Aquila further instruct him in Christian doctrine, enriching his ministry.