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He was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. <a href="/nlt/acts/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> Meanwhile, a Jew named Apollos, an eloquent speaker who knew the Scriptures well, had arrived in Ephesus from Alexandria in Egypt. <a href="/esv/acts/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, competent in the Scriptures. <a href="/bsb/acts/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, well versed in the Scriptures. <a href="/blb/acts/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now a certain Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus, being an eloquent man, mighty in the Scriptures. <a href="/kjv/acts/18.htm">King James Bible</a> And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. <a href="/nkjv/acts/18.htm">New King James Version</a> Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. <a href="/nasb_/acts/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now a Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus; and he was proficient in the Scriptures. <a href="/nasb/acts/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now a Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the Scriptures. <a href="/nasb77/acts/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now a certain Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the Scriptures. <a href="/lsb/acts/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now a Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man, arrived at Ephesus; and he was mighty in the Scriptures. <a href="/amp/acts/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent and cultured man, and well versed in the [Hebrew] Scriptures. <a href="/csb/acts/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now a Jew named Apollos, a native Alexandrian, an eloquent man who was competent in the use of the Scriptures, arrived in Ephesus. <a href="/hcsb/acts/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> A Jew named Apollos, a native Alexandrian, an eloquent man who was powerful in the use of the Scriptures, arrived in Ephesus. <a href="/asv/acts/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now a certain Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by race, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the scriptures. <a href="/cev/acts/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> A Jewish man named Apollos came to Ephesus. Apollos had been born in the city of Alexandria. He was a very good speaker and knew a lot about the Scriptures. <a href="/erv/acts/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now a certain Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by race, a learned man, came to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the scriptures. <a href="/gwt/acts/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> A Jew named Apollos, who had been born in Alexandria, arrived in the city of Ephesus. He was an eloquent speaker and knew how to use the Scriptures in a powerful way. <a href="/gnt/acts/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> At that time a Jew named Apollos, who had been born in Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent speaker and had a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. <a href="/isv/acts/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> Meanwhile, a Jew named Apollos arrived in Ephesus. He was a native of Alexandria, an eloquent man, and well versed in the Scriptures. <a href="/msb/acts/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, well versed in the Scriptures. <a href="/net/acts/18.htm">NET Bible</a> Now a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, arrived in Ephesus. He was an eloquent speaker, well-versed in the scriptures. <a href="/nheb/acts/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now a certain Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by race, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus. He was mighty in the Scriptures. <a href="/wbt/acts/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. <a href="/wey/acts/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos came to Ephesus. He was a native of Alexandria, a man of great learning and well versed in the Scriptures. <a href="/web/acts/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Now a certain Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by race, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus. He was mighty in the Scriptures. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And a certain Jew, Apollos by name, an Alexandrian by birth, a man of eloquence, being mighty in the Writings, came to Ephesus; <a href="/blb/acts/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now a certain Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus, being an eloquent man, mighty in the Scriptures. <a href="/ylt/acts/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And a certain Jew, Apollos by name, an Alexandrian by birth, a man of eloquence, being mighty in the Writings, came to Ephesus, <a href="/slt/acts/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And a certain Jew, Apollos by name, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man, arrived at Ephesus, being able in the writings.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now a certain Jew, named Apollo, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus, one mighty in the scriptures. <a href="/cpdv/acts/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now a certain Jew named Apollo, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man who was powerful with the Scriptures, arrived at Ephesus. <a href="/nabre/acts/18.htm">New American Bible</a> A Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, an eloquent speaker, arrived in Ephesus. He was an authority on the scriptures. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now there came to Ephesus a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria. He was an eloquent man, well-versed in the scriptures.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And a certain Jew named A-pol’los, a native of Al-ex-an’dri-a, an eloquent man and well versed in the scriptures, came to Eph'esus. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> One man, a Jew whose name was Apollo, a native of Alexandria and instructed in the word, was familiar with the Scriptures and he came to Ephesaus.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And a certain Jew, named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man, and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. <a href="/godbey/acts/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And a certain Jew, Apollos by name, an Alexandrian by race, an eloquent man, came into Ephesus, being mighty in the scriptures. <a href="/haweis/acts/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now a certain Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, a man of eloquence, who was powerful in the Scriptures, had come to Ephesus. <a href="/mace/acts/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> In the mean time a Jew, nam'd Apollos, born at Alexandria, a man of letters, and vers'd in the scriptures, arriv'd at Ephesus. <a href="/wey/acts/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos came to Ephesus. He was a native of Alexandria, a man of great learning and well versed in the Scriptures. <a href="/worrell/acts/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now a certain Jew, Apollos by name, an Alexandrian by birth, a learned man, came down to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the Scriptures. <a href="/worsley/acts/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now there came to Ephesus a certain Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures. <a href="/parallel/acts/18-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=6136" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/18.htm">Paul's Third Missionary Journey</a> 23After Paul had spent some time in Antioch, he traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples. 24<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Meanwhile</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">a</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaios (Adj-NMS) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jew</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomati (N-DNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">named</a> <a href="/greek/625.htm" title="625: Apollōs (N-NMS) -- Apollos, a Jew of Alexandria. Probably from the same as Apollonia; Apollos, an Israelite.">Apollos,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1085.htm" title="1085: genei (N-DNS) -- Offspring, family, race, nation, kind. From ginomai; kin.">a native</a> <a href="/greek/221.htm" title="221: Alexandreus (N-NMS) -- From Alexandreia; an Alexandreian or inhabitant of Alexandria.">of Alexandria,</a> <a href="/greek/2658.htm" title="2658: katēntēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From kata and a derivative of anti; to meet against, i.e. Arrive at.">came</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2181.htm" title="2181: Epheson (N-AFS) -- Ephesus, a coast city, capital of the Roman province Asia. Probably of foreign origin; Ephesus, a city of Asia Minor.">Ephesus.</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">He was</a> <a href="/greek/3052.htm" title="3052: logios (Adj-NMS) -- Eloquent, gifted with learning. From logos; fluent, i.e. An orator.">an eloquent</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: anēr (N-NMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">man,</a> <a href="/greek/1415.htm" title="1415: dynatos (Adj-NMS) -- (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible.">well versed</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1124.htm" title="1124: graphais (N-DFP) -- (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ.">Scriptures.</a> 25He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/19-1.htm">Acts 19:1</a> While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples <a href="/1_corinthians/1-12.htm">1 Corinthians 1:12</a> What I mean is this: Individuals among you are saying, “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos,” “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.” <a href="/1_corinthians/3-4.htm">1 Corinthians 3:4-6</a> For when one of you says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not mere men? / What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role. / I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-12.htm">1 Corinthians 16:12</a> Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity. <a href="/acts/19-24.htm">Acts 19:24-28</a> It began with a silversmith named Demetrius who made silver shrines of Artemis, bringing much business to the craftsmen. / Demetrius assembled the craftsmen, along with the workmen in related trades. “Men,” he said, “you know that this business is our source of prosperity. / And you can see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in nearly the whole province of Asia, this Paul has persuaded a great number of people to turn away. He says that man-made gods are no gods at all. ... <a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Romans 16:3-4</a> Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, / who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. <a href="/2_timothy/4-19.htm">2 Timothy 4:19</a> Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus. <a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Acts 11:26</a> and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch. <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1</a> Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. <a href="/acts/20-4.htm">Acts 20:4</a> Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia. <a href="/acts/8-4.htm">Acts 8:4</a> Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. <a href="/acts/9-20.htm">Acts 9:20</a> Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.” <a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Acts 17:2-3</a> As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, / explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,” he declared. <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11</a> Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true. <a href="/acts/17-16.htm">Acts 17:16-17</a> While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols. / So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace with those he met each day.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.Apollos.<a href="/acts/19-1.htm">Acts 19:1</a> And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,<a href="/1_corinthians/1-12.htm">1 Corinthians 1:12</a> Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.<a href="/1_corinthians/3-5.htm">1 Corinthians 3:5,6</a> Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? … Alexandria.<a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Acts 6:9</a> Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.<a href="/acts/27-6.htm">Acts 27:6</a> And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.an.<a href="/exodus/4-10.htm">Exodus 4:10</a> And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.<a href="/isaiah/3-3.htm">Isaiah 3:3</a> The captain of fifty, and the honourable man, and the counseller, and the cunning artificer, and the eloquent orator.<a href="/1_corinthians/2-1.htm">1 Corinthians 2:1,2</a> And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God… mighty.<a href="/acts/18-28.htm">Acts 18:28</a> For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.<a href="/acts/7-22.htm">Acts 7:22</a> And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.<a href="/ezra/7-6.htm">Ezra 7:6,12</a> This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses, which the LORD God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the LORD his God upon him… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Alexandria</a> <a href="/acts/28-11.htm">Alexandrian</a> <a href="/titus/3-13.htm">Apollos</a> <a href="/titus/3-13.htm">Apol'los</a> <a href="/acts/18-19.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/acts/14-8.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/acts/18-2.htm">Born</a> <a href="/acts/7-22.htm">Eloquence</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-3.htm">Eloquent</a> <a href="/acts/18-21.htm">Ephesus</a> <a href="/acts/18-8.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/18-2.htm">Jew</a> <a href="/acts/5-34.htm">Learning</a> <a href="/acts/12-16.htm">Meanwhile</a> <a href="/acts/13-17.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/acts/18-2.htm">Native</a> <a href="/acts/18-2.htm">Race</a> <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Scriptures</a> <a href="/acts/12-19.htm">Thorough</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-3.htm">Versed</a> <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Writings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/27-6.htm">Alexandria</a> <a href="/acts/27-6.htm">Alexandrian</a> <a href="/acts/18-27.htm">Apollos</a> <a href="/acts/19-1.htm">Apol'los</a> <a href="/acts/18-27.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/acts/22-3.htm">Born</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-1.htm">Eloquence</a> <a href="/exodus/4-10.htm">Eloquent</a> <a href="/acts/19-1.htm">Ephesus</a> <a href="/acts/18-25.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/18-28.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/19-14.htm">Jew</a> <a href="/acts/26-24.htm">Learning</a> <a href="/acts/19-32.htm">Meanwhile</a> <a href="/acts/19-11.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/genesis/31-13.htm">Native</a> <a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Race</a> <a href="/acts/18-28.htm">Scriptures</a> <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Thorough</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-2.htm">Versed</a> <a href="/acts/18-28.htm">Writings</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 18</div>1. <a href="/acts/18-1.htm">Paul labors with his hands, and preaches at Corinth to the Gentiles.</a> 9. <a href="/acts/18-9.htm">The Lord encourages him in a vision.</a> 12. <a href="/acts/18-12.htm">He is accused before Gallio the deputy, but is dismissed.</a> 18. <a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Afterwards passing from city to city, he strengthens the disciples.</a> 24. <a href="/acts/18-24.htm">Apollos, being instructed by Aquila and Priscilla, preaches Christ boldly.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His name, of Greek origin, suggests a Hellenistic influence, common among Jews living outside of Israel. This dual identity may have contributed to his effectiveness in ministering to both Jewish and Gentile audiences.a native of Alexandria Alexandria was a major center of learning and culture in the ancient world, home to the famous Library of Alexandria. It had a significant Jewish population, and the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, was produced there. Apollos' background in such a scholarly environment likely contributed to his knowledge and eloquence.came to Ephesus Ephesus was a prominent city in Asia Minor, known for its temple to Artemis and as a hub of commerce and culture. It was a strategic location for the spread of the Gospel. Apollos' arrival in Ephesus places him in a city where Paul had previously ministered, setting the stage for further development of the early church.He was an eloquent man Eloquence was highly valued in Greco-Roman culture, and Apollos' ability to speak persuasively would have been a significant asset in his ministry. This skill would have helped him effectively communicate the Gospel and engage in public debates.well versed in the Scriptures Being well versed in the Scriptures indicates a deep knowledge of the Hebrew Bible, which would have been essential for teaching and defending the faith. This phrase suggests that Apollos was not only knowledgeable but also capable of interpreting and applying the Scriptures, a critical skill for early Christian leaders. His understanding would have been rooted in the Jewish tradition, yet open to the revelation of Christ as the fulfillment of prophecy.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/apollos.htm">Apollos</a> A Jewish man from Alexandria, known for his eloquence and deep understanding of the Scriptures. His name suggests a connection to Greek culture, yet he is deeply rooted in Jewish teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/a/alexandria.htm">Alexandria</a> A major city in Egypt, known for its great library and as a center of learning and culture. It had a significant Jewish population and was a hub for Hellenistic Judaism. 3. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> A prominent city in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), known for its temple of Artemis and as a center of early Christian activity. It was a place where Paul had previously ministered. 4. <a href="/topical/s/scriptures.htm">Scriptures</a> Refers to the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament), which Apollos was well-versed in. This indicates his deep knowledge and understanding of Jewish teachings and prophecies.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_being_well-versed_in_scripture.htm">The Importance of Being Well-Versed in Scripture</a> Apollos' effectiveness in ministry was rooted in his deep understanding of the Scriptures. As believers, we should strive to be knowledgeable in God's Word to effectively share and defend our faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_cultural_background_in_ministry.htm">The Role of Cultural Background in Ministry</a> Apollos' background in Alexandria, a center of learning, equipped him uniquely for his role in the early church. Our cultural and educational backgrounds can be used by God to reach different people. <a href="/topical/e/eloquence_and_knowledge_in_service_to_god.htm">Eloquence and Knowledge in Service to God</a> While eloquence is valuable, it must be coupled with a true understanding of Scripture. Apollos' example shows that both are important in effectively communicating the Gospel. <a href="/topical/t/the_need_for_continual_learning_and_growth.htm">The Need for Continual Learning and Growth</a> Apollos, despite his knowledge, was open to further instruction (as seen later in <a href="/acts/18-26.htm">Acts 18:26</a>). We should remain teachable and open to growing in our understanding of God's Word.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 18</a> <a href="/q/how_did_priscilla_and_aquila_aid_apollos.htm">How did Priscilla and Aquila help Apollos understand Christianity?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_apollos_in_historical_context.htm">Who is Apollos in historical context?</a> <a href="/q/are_adam_and_eve_considered_saved.htm">How did Priscilla and Aquila help Apollos understand Christianity?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_women_elders.htm">What does the Bible say about women as elders?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria.--The name was probably a contraction of Apollonius or Apollodorus. The facts in the New Testament connected with him show that he occupied a prominent position in the history of the Apostolic Church. Conjectures, more or less probable, indicate a yet more representative character and a wider range of influence. Luther, looking to the obviously Alexandrian character of the Epistle to the Hebrews and to the mystery which shrouds its authorship, and which led Origen to the conclusion that God alone knew who wrote it, hazarded the thought that Apollos was the writer. Later critics have adopted the hypothesis, and have brought it to a closer approximation to certainty by an induction from numerous parallelisms in thought and language between the Epistle and the writings of Philo, who lived between B.C. 20 and A.D. 40 or 50. The present writer has carried the inquiry one step further. Among the ethical books of the LXX. there is one, the Wisdom of Solomon, the authorship of which is also an unsolved problem. It is not named or quoted by any pre-Christian writer, Clement of Rome being the first writer who shows traces of its influence, just as he is the first who reproduces the thoughts of the Epistle to the Hebrews. It has been ascribed to Philo partly on the external evidence of a doubtful passage in the Muratorian Canon, partly on the internal evidence of numerous coincidences with his writings. A careful comparison of the two books shows so close an agreement in style and language between the Wisdom of Solomon and the Epistle to the Hebrews that it is scarcely possible to resist the inference that they must have come from the same pen, and that they represent, therefore, different stages in the spiritual growth of the same man. Those who wish to carry the inquiry further will find the subject discussed at length in two papers, "On the Writings of Apollos," in Vol. I. of the Expositor. Without assuming more than the probability of this inference, it is yet obvious that a Jew coming from Alexandria at this time could hardly fail to have come under Philo's influence, and that his mode of interpreting the Scriptures would naturally present many analogies to that of the Alexandrian thinker. To him accordingly may be assigned, without much risk of error, the first introduction of the characteristic idea of Philo that the Unseen Godhead manifests itself in the Logos, the Divine Word, or Thought, as seen in the visible creation, and in the spirit and heart of man (<a href="//apocrypha.org/wisdom_of_solomon/9-1.htm" title="O God of my fathers, and Lord of mercy, who hast made all things with thy word,">Wisdom Of Solomon 9:1-2</a>; <a href="//apocrypha.org/wisdom_of_solomon/9-4.htm" title="Give me wisdom, that sitteth by thy throne; and reject me not from among thy children:">Wisdom Of Solomon 9:4</a>; <a href="//apocrypha.org/wisdom_of_solomon/16-12.htm" title="For it was neither herb, nor mollifying plaister, that restored them to health: but thy word, O Lord, which healeth all things.">Wisdom Of Solomon 16:12</a>; <a href="//apocrypha.org/wisdom_of_solomon/18-15.htm" title="Thine Almighty word leaped down from heaven out of thy royal throne, as a fierce man of war into the midst of a land of destruction,">Wisdom Of Solomon 18:15</a>; <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm" title="For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.">Hebrews 4:12</a>). It will be remembered that Jews of Alexandria were among those who disputed with Stephen (<a href="/acts/6-9.htm" title="Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.">Acts 6:9</a>). Some of these may have been more or less persuaded by his. preaching, and have carried back to their native city some knowledge, more or less complete, of the new faith. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 24. - Now for and, A.V.; an Alexandrian by race for born at Alexandria, A.V.; learned for eloquent, A.V. (λόγιος); came to Ephesus; and he was mighty, etc., for and mighty in the Scriptures, came, etc., A.V. From ver. 24 to ver. 28 is a distinct episode, and an important one, as containing the first mention of a very remarkable man, Apollos (a short form of Apollonius, like Epaphras for Epaphroditus) of Alexandria, a city destined to play a conspicuous part in Church history, as the traditional Church and see of St. Mark, the school of the Neoplatonists, the scene of the labors of Origen, Clement, and many other men of note, and the birthplace of the Gnostic leaders Cerinthus, Basilides, and Valentinus. The notices of Apollos in the New Testament are <a href="/acts/19-1.htm">Acts 19:1</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/1-12.htm">1 Corinthians 1:12</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/3-4.htm">1 Corinthians 3:4, 5, 6, 22</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/4-6.htm">1 Corinthians 4:6</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/16-12.htm">1 Corinthians 16:12</a>; <a href="/titus/3-13.htm">Titus 3:13</a>; and all show St. Paul's high esteem for him. It was no more his fault than St. Peter's and St. Paul's that the factious Corinthians elevated him, or rather degraded him, into the leader of a party, Eloquent seems to be a better translation of λόγιος here than learned. The Greek word, which only occurs here in the New Testament, has both meanings. <a href="/commentaries/acts/18-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Meanwhile δέ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. a τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. Jew Ἰουδαῖος (Ioudaios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. named ὀνόματι (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. Apollos, Ἀπολλῶς (Apollōs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_625.htm">Strong's 625: </a> Apollos, a Jew of Alexandria. Probably from the same as Apollonia; Apollos, an Israelite. a native γένει (genei) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1085.htm">Strong's 1085: </a> Offspring, family, race, nation, kind. From ginomai; 'kin'. of Alexandria, Ἀλεξανδρεὺς (Alexandreus) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_221.htm">Strong's 221: </a> From Alexandreia; an Alexandreian or inhabitant of Alexandria. came κατήντησεν (katēntēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2658.htm">Strong's 2658: </a> From kata and a derivative of anti; to meet against, i.e. Arrive at. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Ephesus. Ἔφεσον (Epheson) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2181.htm">Strong's 2181: </a> Ephesus, a coast city, capital of the Roman province Asia. Probably of foreign origin; Ephesus, a city of Asia Minor. He was ὢν (ōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. an eloquent λόγιος (logios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3052.htm">Strong's 3052: </a> Eloquent, gifted with learning. From logos; fluent, i.e. An orator. man, ἀνὴρ (anēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. well versed δυνατὸς (dynatos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1415.htm">Strong's 1415: </a> (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the ταῖς (tais) Article - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Scriptures. γραφαῖς (graphais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1124.htm">Strong's 1124: </a> (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. 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