This history Korinthos, or Corinth, was noted as one of the Church largest, wealthiest, most powerful, and oldest cities of ancient Greece. In 146 BC, it was destroyed by the Romans until [[w:Julius Caesar]] restored the city in 44 BC as ''Colonia laus lulia Corinthiensis'', shortly before his assassination. Under the Romans, it became the seat of government for Souther Greece (according to Acts 18:12-16). Korinth is integral with the Bible was well known for its luxurious, immoral and especially with Stvicious behaviours. The Apostle Paulfirst visited the city (51-52AD) and stayed in the area for eighteen months (see Acts 18:1-18). StHere he became acquainted with Aquila and Priscilla, and soon after his departure Apollos came from Ephesus. Apostle Paul visited intended to pass through Korinth for a second time before visiting Macedonia, however, in cathe absence of Titus, he travelled through Troas to Macedonia, and then likely passed into Korinth (see II Corinthians 1:15). 51 AD, staying He remained for almost two years three months (see Acts 20:3) and during this time he wrote the [[Epistle to the Romans]]. Paul also wrote two epistles to the church enjoyed growth"Church of Corinth" (the Christian community established at the time), with even an the first is the [[First Epistle to the Corinthians]] and the [[Second Epistle dedicated to this churchthe Corinthians]]. The first epistle reflects the difficulties of maintaining a Christian community in such a cosmopolitan city.  The presence of Peter in Korinth is less certain although probable. The ; the closest evidence in favour of this is in [I Corinthians 9:5],<ref> Paul would refer to Peter by his Aramaic name "Khfas" (cf. Gal. 1:18; 2:9, 11, 14) </ref> where it is presupposed that the Korinthians knew that he traveled about with his wife. The area was laid to waste by the invading Goths during 395 AD and was hit by a major earthquake in 521. Early in the 13th century, it was conquered by Geoffroi I de Villehardouin follwoing the Fourth Crusade. In 1458, it was captured by the Ottoman Turks and in 1687 seized by the Venetians, who then lost Korinth to the Turks in 1715. In 1822, it was captured by Greek insurgents.