# 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: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [apollos](../other/apollos.md) **·** [timothy](../other/timothy.md), :en:obe:other:titus])

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Corinthians 01:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1co/01/01)
* [2 Corinthians 01:23-24](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2co/01/23)
* [2 Timothy 04:19-22](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ti/04/19)
* [Acts 18:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/18/01)