# Corinth, Corinthians

## Facts

Corinth was a city in 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 written to the church at Corinth.
* On his first missionary journey, Paul stayed in Corinth for approximately 18 months.
* Paul met Aquila and Priscilla while in Corinth.
* Other early church leaders associated with Corinth include Timothy, Titus, Apollos, and Silas.