Acts 18:11
What does Acts 18:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 18:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 18:11 means
Paul remains in Corinth for a year and a half, teaching God’s word among them. This is notable length for the often-traveling apostle. The focus is on instruction: grounding new believers, forming a church, and clarifying the faith in a morally complex city. The verse portrays ministry beyond initial conversions—steady expository work that shapes a people. God’s word, not clever techniques, builds the church. This season answers the Lord’s promise: safety to labor and an open field among many. The long stay also suggests Paul’s affection and responsibility for Corinth, preparing them to endure after his departure and to receive later counsel and correction.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And he dwelt there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And he dwelt there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And he was there for a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and he continued a year and six months, teaching among them the word of God.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And he stayed there a year and six months, teaching among them the word of God.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And he remained [there] a year and six months, teaching among them the word ofGod.
Context
The vision’s promises now bear fruit in settled teaching. Verse 11 concludes the initial Corinthian ministry segment by summarizing a substantial period of instruction. The next scene introduces external pressure: a legal case before Gallio, the proconsul of Achaia. The sequence highlights that fruitful ministry attracts opposition, yet God’s providence works through civil authorities to protect the mission at this time.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 20:31
Wherefore watch ye, remembering that by the space of three years I ceased not to admonish every one night and day with tears.
- Acts 14:3
Long time therefore they tarried there speaking boldly in the Lord, who bare witness unto the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
- Acts 19:10
And this continued for the space of two years; so that all they that dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.
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