# Corinth, Corinthians #

## Facts: ##

Corinth was a city in the country of Greece, about 50 miles west of Athens. The Corinthians were the people who lived at Corinth.

* Corinth was the location of one of the early Christian churches.
* The New Testament books, 1 Corinthians and 2 Corinthians were letters written by Paul to the Christians living in Corinth.
* On his first missionary journey, Paul stayed in Corinth for approximately 18 months.
* Paul met the believers Aquila and Priscilla while in Corinth.
* Other early church leaders associated with Corinth include Timothy, Titus, Apollos, and Silas.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))

(See also: [Apollos](../other/apollos.md), [Timothy](../other/timothy.md), :en:obe:other:titus])

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Corinthians 01:1-3](en/tn/1co/help/01/01)
* [2 Corinthians 01:23-24](en/tn/2co/help/01/23)
* [2 Timothy 04:19-22](en/tn/2ti/help/04/19)
* [Acts 18:1-3](en/tn/act/help/18/01)