Person New Testament
Crispus
Crispus, the synagogue leader in Corinth, believed in Jesus and was baptized by Paul. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Acts 18:8.
Why it matters. Synagogue leader in Corinth who believed in Jesus
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- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Crispus
Crispus was the ruler of the synagogue in Corinth during Paul's ministry there. According to Act.18.8, Crispus believed in the Lord, along with his entire household, after hearing Paul's preaching. This conversion was significant, as Crispus held a prominent position in the Jewish community.
Following his conversion, Crispus was baptized by Paul, as mentioned in 1Co.1.14. Paul specifically notes that he personally baptized Crispus, along with Gaius, emphasizing the importance of their conversions. The fact that Paul baptized Crispus himself underscores the significance of this synagogue leader coming to faith in Christ.
Crispus' conversion likely had a considerable impact on the Jewish community in Corinth and may have encouraged other Jews and Gentiles to consider Paul's message more closely. His story demonstrates the power of the gospel to transform lives, even among those in positions of religious authority.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 2 verses across 2 books. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.