Acts 18:1–6

[1] After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; [2] And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them. [3] And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers. [4] And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks. [5] And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ. [6] And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.

Commentary

Paul was careful to prevent prejudices, even the most unreasonable. The Jews could not complain, for they had the first offer. Grief that many persist in unbelief should not prevent gratitude for the conversion of some to Christ. Paul's work and shared lodging connect ordinary responsibility with public witness. Opposition prompts a changed direction without ending his service, showing that faithful ministry can adapt to rejection while still honoring the gospel's purpose and the people willing to receive it.