# Corinth, Corinthians

## Facts:

Corinth was a city in the country of Greece, about 50 miles west of Athens. The Corinthians were the people who lived at Corinth.

* Corinth was the location of one of the early Christian churches.
* The New Testament books, 1 Corinthians and 2 Corinthians were letters written by Paul to the Christians living in Corinth.
* On his first missionary journey, Paul stayed in Corinth for approximately 18 months.
* Paul met the believers Aquila and Priscilla while in Corinth.
* Other early church leaders associated with Corinth include Timothy, Titus, Apollos, and Silas.

(Translation suggestions: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])

(See also: [Apollos](../names/apollos.md), [Timothy](../names/timothy.md), [Titus](../names/titus.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Corinthians 01:03](rc://en/tn/help/1co/01/03)
* [2 Corinthians 01:23-24](rc://en/tn/help/2co/01/23)
* [2 Timothy 04:19-22](rc://en/tn/help/2ti/04/19)
* [Acts 18:01](rc://en/tn/help/act/18/01)

## Word Data:

* Strong's: G2881, G2882

