Who was Crispus?

Faithful follower of Paul

The story of Crispus

Crispus - Apostle
Crispus - Apostle
Apostle

Crispus of Chalcedon is not a widely known figure in the Bible, but he is mentioned in the book of Acts as a leader of the synagogue in Corinth and as one of the people baptized by the apostle Paul. According to tradition, Crispus became a Christian leader and may have been martyred for his faith. However, there is limited information available about his life and legacy.

Name meaning

The name "Crispus" is of Latin origin and means "curly-haired" or "curled." It was used in ancient Rome and can refer to someone with curly hair or a curly disposition. It is also a name found in historical and biblical contexts, such as in the New Testament, where Crispus is the name of a Corinthian synagogue leader who converted to Christianity.

Name origin

Latin

Role

Apostle

First mention

The Acts of the Apostles 18:8

Appearances in the Bible

2 mentions

In Hebrew

קריספוס