Acts 18:9-11
9 Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; 10 for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city.” 11 And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.
God assured Paul that he would not be attacked for the present in Corinth, so he did not have to hold back in speaking all of God's word (including judgement, resurrection, and repentance to life no doubt). He was also assured that there were many belonging to God there as an extra assurance to press forward. For a year and a half Paul had rest from persecution and was able to grow and shepherd the flock there. The results of his faithfulness are seen in the books of 1 and 2 Corinthians today…
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