Sosthenes
Mentioned AD 54–59 traditional (Jones)
Safe in strength, the chief ruler of the synagogue at Corinth, who was seized and beaten by the mob in the presence of Gallio, the Roman governor, when he refused to proceed against Paul at the instigation of the Jews (Acts 18:12-17). The motives of this assault against Sosthenes are not recorded, nor is it mentioned whether it was made by Greeks or Romans.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
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- 2 verses
- Mentioned in the era of the New Testament, 4 BC to AD 100.
- Named in the same verses as Gallio and Paul.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Stories
1 event in which Sosthenes takes part, in order of the traditional chronology. Years are traditional (Jones).
- AD 49Mission to Corinth, 1&2 Thess WrittenActs 18:1-17
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Mentions
2 tagged verses in 2 books. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Sosthenes 2 |
| KJV | Sosthenes 2 |
| ASV | Sosthenes 2 |
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Every verse
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Acts1 verse
- 18:17
At this, the crowd seized Sosthenes the synagogue leader and beat him in front of the judgment seat. But none of this was of concern to Gallio.
1 Corinthians1 verse
- 1:1
Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
Safe in strength, the chief ruler of the synagogue at Corinth, who was seized and beaten by the mob in the presence of Gallio, the Roman governor, when he refused to proceed against Paul at the instigation of the Jews (Acts 18:12-17). The motives of this assault against Sosthenes are not recorded, nor is it mentioned whether it was made by Greeks or Romans. Some identify him, but without sufficient grounds, with one whom Paul calls “Sosthenes our brother,” a convert to the faith (1 Cor. 1:1).