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A Trip to Ancient Corinth

View of Acrocorinth from Temple of Apollo I recently traveled to Greece for a speaking engagement, and I had a day to make a side trip to the ancient ruins of Corinth . This was my first trip to Greece and Corinth. Both made a significant impact on my life and perspective on the biblical record of Paul, the Apostle's, ministry there. While the overall experience was deeply meaningful, I will stick to my day in Corinth. The Lechaion Road As you know from Acts 18:1-17 , Paul came to Corinth from Athens and stayed there for a year and a half. He would have most likely walked through the city on the Lechaion road with Acrocorinth towering in the background and lined with shops . Here he may have met the Jewish couple from Rome who made tents like him. ( Acts 18:2-3 ) The agora, or, marketplace, was the primary mission point for Paul. This was his habit most every where he went. ( Acts 17:17 ) Inscription of "synagogue of the Hebrews"  Luke, the author