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Tyndale Open Bible Dictionary

SOSTHENES

1. Leader of the synagogue in Corinth who brought legal action against Paul before Gallio, proconsul of Achaia. Upon hearing Gallio’s dismissal of the Jewish accusations against Paul, a mob, possibly of Greeks, seized Sosthenes and beat him (Acts 18:17).

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OET-RV ACT 18:17

17 but they grabbed Sosthenes, the leader from the meeting hall, and beat him up right there in front of the tribunal. But Gallion took action to stop them.

OET-LV ACT 18:17

17 And all having _taken _hold _of Sōsthenaʸs the synagogue _leader, they _were _striking him before the tribunal.
But nothing of _these things was _caring to_ the _Galliōn.

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2. Christian brother and companion of Paul, known to the Christians at Corinth and mentioned by Paul in 1 Corinthians 1:1.

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OET-RV CO1 1:1

1 This letter is from Paulos, a missionary of Messiah Yeshua (Jesus; Grk. Yesus) by God’s will, and from our brother, Sosthenes.

OET-LV CO1 1:1

1 Paulos, a_called ambassador of_chosen _one /messiah Yaʸsous/(Yəhōshūˊa) by the_will of_god, and Sōsthenaʸs, our brother,

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