leading citizens. He noted that, among the great number of altars toGreek gods in the city, there was one dedicated to “an unknown god.” Paul explained to them: “I know this unknown God! It is the Christ!” His speech wasn’t a big success, but one city leader, Denys the Areopagite, converted after that. Paul then continued his journey to Corinth, where a wonderful married couple welcomed him: Priscilla and Aquila. Their home became the shining hub of the local Christian community. Paul remained with them in Corinth for a year and a half, plying his trade as a tentmaker. In Troas, Paul brought a young boy back to life after he had fallen from a third-floor window. Paul then established a sizeable Christian community in Ephesus, a great city on the coast of AsiaMinor (modern-day Turkey). Christians there had great affection for Paul. They wept when he decided to return to Jerusalem as the Holy Spirit had directed him. Paul knew he would never see his friends again. In Jerusalem, Paul met with other apostles, including Peter. Some disagreements had arisen among them about whether Gentiles needed to become Jews before becoming Christians. Paul didn’t think so. The apostles held a council and decided to agree with Paul. 8
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