crispus Summary and Overview

curled, the chief of the synagogue at Corinth (Acts 18:8). He was converted and, with his family, baptized by Paul (1 Cor. 1:14).

(curled), ruler of the Jewish synagogue at Corinth, #Ac 18:8| baptized with his family by St. Paul. #1Co 1:14| (A.D. 50.)

CRIS'PUS . Acts 18:8. An officer of the Jewish synagogue at Corinth. He and his family were converted under Paul's preaching, and he received the ordinance of baptism at the apostle's hands. 1 Cor 1:14.

Ruler of the Corinthian synagogue; converted and baptized by Paul (Acts 18:8; 1 Corinthians 1:14).