Today's Reading | August 21, 2025
Acts 18:1–17
Introduction Acts 18:1–17: From Athens, the apostle Paul travels to Corinth and meets Aquila and Priscilla, with whom he stays. He has a vision in which the Lord encourages him to keep on speaking. While many in Corinth believe Paul’s message and are baptized, he is brought to court by his opponents but released by the Roman governor. Sosthenes, a…
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