According to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul first visited Corinth during his second missionary journey around 50 AD. Acts 18:1-4 states that Paul arrived in Corinth after leaving Athens and found Aquila and Priscilla, tentmakers like himself, and stayed with them.While in Corinth, Paul preached in the synagogue every Sabbath and tried to persuade Jews and Greeks to believe in Jesus Christ (Acts 18:4-5). However, when the Jews opposed and reviled him, Paul shook out his garments and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent. From now on, I will go to the Gentiles" (Acts 18:6). Paul then started preaching to the Gentiles; many believed and were baptized.