# Crispus This is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]]) # leader of the synagogue a layperson who sponsored and administered the synagogue, not necessarily the teacher # all all his household Here "his household" refers to the people who lived together in his house. Alternate translation: "the people who lived with him in his house" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) # his household Crispus's household # were baptized This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "received baptism" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])