Apostle Paul and the tent-making ministry in Corinth

In the city of Corinth, the Apostle Paul established a connection with Aquila and Priscilla, a Jewish couple who had been expelled from Rome by order of Emperor Claudius. The couple, who shared the trade of tent-making with Paul, became essential partners in the ministries that developed in Corinth and later in Ephesus.

Paul utilized manual labor to support himself, a practice intended to set an example and distinguish him from itinerant teachers who charged fees. In Corinth, the trade of tent-making was particularly practical due to the influx of visitors attending regional athletic games, many of whom required temporary shelter outside the city walls.