Acts 18:11

"And he dwelt there. year and six months, teaching the word of God among them"Dwelt there" "Supported by the assurance given in the vision, and full of fresh confidence, Paul settles down to evangelize the city" (Reese p. 646). "A year and six months" How much time Paul had spent in Corinth prior to this verse, we do not know, but from other verses we know that Paul's efforts in Corinth apparently reached beyond the community and helped start congregations in neighboring cities, including Cenchrea, Corinth's port to the East (Romans 16:1; 2 Corinthians 11:10; 2 Corinthians 1:1). Here we find one more example of. preacher settling down in. location and working with the Christians in that city. The advocates of "no located preacher" find themselves accusing even the apostle Paul of being less than Scriptural. "Teaching the word of God among them" This probably includes teaching non-Christians and strengthening new Christians in the faith (Matthew 28:20).

PERSECUTION

This section of Scripture is very enlightening concerning how God kept His promise to Paul, that no man would harm him in this city (Acts 18:10). As you read the following verses be impressed that God does not work any miracles to protect or deliver Paul. Here we find. great example of God's ability to work through natural means to achieve His purposes. Much like the Book of Esther in the Old Testament, this section is. classic example of what is known as the "Providence of God".