Acts 18:1

Dutch Statenvertaling (Importantia edition)

En na dezen scheidde Paulus van Athene en kwam te Korinthe;

Wat betekent dit?

This verse tells us that after Paul was in Athens, he left and went to another city called Corinth. The text doesn't mention anyone speaking directly but focuses on Paul's travel from one place to another.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine you're playing a game where you move your character from one spot to another. In this case, Paul is like our character who moves from Athens to a new playground called Corinth.

Historische achtergrond

This verse comes from the book of Acts written by Luke around 60-85 AD. It's part of Paul's missionary journey and describes his travels in detail. The cultural setting is Roman Greece where cities like Athens and Corinth were important centers.

Toepassing voor vandaag

Think about a time when you moved to a new place for school or work. Just like Paul, you might have felt the need to start fresh somewhere else and share your beliefs with people around you.

Onderwerpen

• missionary work
• travel
• cities in the Bible
• Paul's journeys
• early church history
• apostles

Gerelateerde verzen

• 1 Corinthians 3:9
• Romans 16:23
• Acts 18:10-11
• Acts 19:1
• Luke 4:16

Aanbevolen literatuur

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Veelgestelde vragen

Why did Paul leave Athens for Corinth?

Paul might have felt called to spread the gospel further, and Corinth could have been a strategic location given its importance as a commercial hub.

What can we learn about Paul's missionary strategy from this verse?

We see that Paul was not stationary but actively traveled to different cities, suggesting he sought out new places to share his message of Jesus.

How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of Acts?

This is part of a series detailing Paul’s journeys and conversions, showing how Christianity spread through personal efforts across key locations.

What was Corinth like during Paul's time?

Corinth was an important city known for its wealth and trade connections. It had a diverse population which made it a good place to introduce new ideas.