Acts 18:8
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.
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Genesis 17:27And all the men of his house, as well they that were born in his house, as the bought servants and strangers were circumcised with him.
Joshua 24:15But if it seem evil to you to serve the Lord, you have your choice: choose this day that which pleaseth you, whom you would rather serve, whether the gods which your fathers served in Mesopotamia, or the gods of the Amorrhites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house we will serve the Lord.
Mark 5:22And there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue named Jairus: and seeing him, falleth down at his feet.
Mark 16:15And he said to them: Go ye into the whole world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Acts 8:12But when they had believed Philip preaching of the kingdom of God, in the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Acts 10:2A religious man, and fearing God with all his house, giving much alms to the people, and always praying to God.
Matthew Henry on Acts 18:8-12
Paul Visits Corinth. 7 And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue. 8 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. 9 Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: 10 For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people… Read the whole commentary →