8 And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.



Ver. 8. And many of the Corinthians] When Crispus the chief ruler of the synagogue believed, many of the Corinthians believed also. Great men are the lookingglasses of the country, according to which most men dress themselves. Alexander the Great naturally held his head aside, his courtiers did the like. When Francis the French king was polled for the better healing of a wound in his head, all about him, and many others, cut off their long hair, &c.