After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;
Corinth in the Bible
The cosmopolitan commercial city where Paul spent 18 months and later wrote two letters addressing serious church problems.
Historical Context
Corinth was a major commercial hub with two ports (one on the Aegean, one on the Adriatic), making it one of the wealthiest cities in Greece. The city was infamous for sexual immorality, with the Temple of Aphrodite employing sacred prostitutes. "To Corinthianize" meant to practice sexual immorality.
Location Details
Country: Greece
Region: Peloponnese
Coordinates: 37.906500, 22.880900
Type: Place
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