Reference

Acts 18:8

And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.
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.

7

And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man’s house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue.

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And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.

9

Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:

10

For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.

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Infant Baptism
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Infant Baptism

The verse explicitly states that Crispus and "many of the Corinthians *hearing believed*" before they were baptized. This sequence of hearing, believing, and then being baptized suggests that the individuals involved were old enough to comprehend and respond to the message, which is not typically the case for infants. While "all his house" is mentioned, there is no direct indication that infants were present or included in the belief and baptism, and the preceding context emphasizes personal bel