Sosthenes: Safe in strength, the chief ruler of the synagogue at Corinth, who was
seized and beaten by the mob in the presence of Gallio, the Roman
governor, when he refused to proceed against Paul at the instigation
of the Jews
(Acts 18:12-17) The motives of this assault against
Sosthenes are not recorded, nor is it mentioned whether it was made
by Greeks or Romans. Some identify him, but without sufficient
grounds, with one whom Paul calls "Sosthenes our brother," a convert
to the faith
(1 Corinthians 1:1)
