Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(saviour). (1) A ruler of the synagogue at Corinth, who was beaten by the Greeks (Acts 18:17). (2) Perhaps the former, after conversion (1 Cor. 1:1).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Chief ruler of the synagogue at Corinth, who was beaten by the rabble (Acts 18:17).
2. One whom Paul (when at Ephesus) unites with himself in the First Epistle to the Corinthians (1 Cor. 1:1).
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Transliteration:
Sosthenes
Meaning:
from the base of 4982 and that of 4599; of safe strength; Sosthenes, a Christian
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
saving strength: strong saviour
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Secure in strength; strong saviour:―a ruler of the synagogue of Corinth, Acts 18:17. {Salvis viribus}