Crispus

Crispus, the synagogue leader in Corinth, believed in Jesus and was baptized by Paul.

The name Crispus means “curled”

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Summary

A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Acts 18:8; only referred to as Crispus (Κρίσπος).

Events

Dates are approximate

Mission to Corinth, 1&2 Thess Written

Glossary entries

Alternative names

ΚρίσποςCrispus

Mentions

Acts 18:8
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.
1 Corinthians 1:14
I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius,