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When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately. <a href="/nlt/acts/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> When Priscilla and Aquila heard him preaching boldly in the synagogue, they took him aside and explained the way of God even more accurately. <a href="/esv/acts/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> He began to speak boldly in the synagogue, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. <a href="/bsb/acts/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. <a href="/blb/acts/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But Priscilla and Aquila having heard him, took him to them and expounded the way of God to him more accurately. <a href="/kjv/acts/18.htm">King James Bible</a> And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly. <a href="/nkjv/acts/18.htm">New King James Version</a> So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. <a href="/nasb_/acts/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and he began speaking boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained the way of God more accurately to him. <a href="/nasb/acts/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> and he began to speak out boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. <a href="/nasb77/acts/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and he began to speak out boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. <a href="/lsb/acts/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and he began to speak out boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. <a href="/amp/acts/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and he began to speak boldly and fearlessly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained more accurately to him the way of God [and the full story of the life of Christ]. <a href="/csb/acts/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. After Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained the way of God to him more accurately. <a href="/hcsb/acts/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. After Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him home and explained the way of God to him more accurately. <a href="/asv/acts/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> and he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more accurately. <a href="/cev/acts/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Apollos started speaking bravely in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him to their home and helped him understand God's Way even better. <a href="/erv/acts/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> and he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more carefully. <a href="/gwt/acts/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him [home] with them and explained God's way to him more accurately. <a href="/gnt/acts/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him home with them and explained to him more correctly the Way of God. <a href="/isv/acts/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> He began to speak boldly in the synagogue, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him home and explained God's way to him more accurately. <a href="/msb/acts/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. <a href="/net/acts/18.htm">NET Bible</a> He began to speak out fearlessly in the synagogue, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained the way of God to him more accurately. <a href="/nheb/acts/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside, and explained to him the way of God more accurately. <a href="/wbt/acts/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: Whom, when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him to them, and expounded to him the way of God more perfectly. <a href="/wey/acts/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He began to speak boldly in the synagogue, and Priscilla and Aquila, after hearing him, took him home and explained God's way to him more accurately. <a href="/web/acts/18.htm">World English Bible</a> He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside, and explained to him the way of God more accurately. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> this one also began to speak boldly in the synagogue, and Aquilas and Priscilla having heard of him, took him to [them], and more exactly set forth to him The Way of God, <a href="/blb/acts/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But Priscilla and Aquila having heard him, took him to them and expounded the way of God to him more accurately. <a href="/ylt/acts/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> this one also began to speak boldly in the synagogue, and Aquilas and Priscilla having heard of him, took him to them, and did more exactly expound to him the way of God, <a href="/slt/acts/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he began to speak freely in the synagogue: and Priscilla and Aquila having heard him, took him, and set forth to him the way of God more accurately.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> This man therefore began to speak boldly in the synagogue. Whom when Priscilla and Aquila had heard, they took him to them, and expounded to him the way of the Lord more diligently. <a href="/cpdv/acts/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so, he began to act faithfully in the synagogue. And when Priscilla and Aquila had heard him, they took him aside and expounded the Way of the Lord to him more thoroughly. <a href="/nabre/acts/18.htm">New American Bible</a> He began to speak boldly in the synagogue; but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the Way [of God] more accurately. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He began to speak boldly in the synagogue; but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained the Way of God to him more accurately.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: and when A’qui-la and Pris-cil’la heard him, they took him to their home, and fully showed him the way of the LORD. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he began publicly speaking in the synagogue, and when Aqilaus and Priscilla heard him, they brought him unto them, and thoroughly showed him the way of THE LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But when Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him, and taught him the way of God more accurately. <a href="/godbey/acts/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and he began to preach boldly in the synagogue. But Priscilla and Aquila, having heard him, took him to themselves, and expounded unto him the way of the Lord more perfectly. <a href="/haweis/acts/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> So this man began to speak with great boldness in the synagogue: but when Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him home with them, and more accurately expounded to him the way of the Lord. <a href="/mace/acts/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> having talk'd with great freedom in the synagogue, Aquila and Priscilla, who had heard him, invited him home, and gave him a more distinct view of the gospel. <a href="/wey/acts/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He began to speak boldly in the synagogue, and Priscilla and Aquila, after hearing him, took him home and explained God's way to him more accurately. <a href="/worrell/acts/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> The same also began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But Priscilla and Aquila, having heard him, took him to themselves, and expounded to him the way of God more accurately. <a href="/worsley/acts/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And as he began to speak openly in the synagogue, Aquila and Priscilla heard him and took him home, and expounded to him the way of God more perfectly. <a href="/parallel/acts/18-26.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=6159" 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> …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. 26<a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">And</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">he</a> <a href="/greek/756.htm" title="756: ērxato (V-AIM-3S) -- To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.">began</a> <a href="/greek/3955.htm" title="3955: parrēsiazesthai (V-PNM/P) -- To speak freely, boldly; To be confident. ">to speak boldly</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: tē (Art-DFS) -- 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/4864.htm" title="4864: synagōgē (N-DFS) -- From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish synagogue; by analogy, a Christian church.">synagogue.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/4252.htm" title="4252: Priskilla (N-NFS) -- Diminutive of Priska; Priscilla, a Christian woman.">Priscilla</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/207.htm" title="207: Akylas (N-NMS) -- Probably for Latin aquila; Akulas, an Israelite.">Aquila</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousantes (V-APA-NMP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">heard</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him,</a> <a href="/greek/4355.htm" title="4355: proselabonto (V-AIM-3P) -- (a) I take to myself, (b) I take aside, (c) I welcome. From pros and lambano; to take to oneself, i.e. Use, lead, admit.">they took him in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1620.htm" title="1620: exethento (V-AIM-3P) -- From ek and tithemi; to expose; figuratively, to declare.">explained</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to him</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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/3598.htm" title="3598: hodon (N-AFS) -- A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means.">way</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/199.htm" title="199: akribesteron (Adj-ANS-C) -- Carefully, exactly, strictly, distinctly. Adverb from the same as akribestatos; exactly.">more accurately.</a> 27When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.…<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="/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="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">1 Corinthians 16:19</a> The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house. <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/18-2.htm">Acts 18:2-3</a> There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them, / and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was. <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Acts 19:8</a> Then Paul went into the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Acts 9:27</a> Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus. <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/28-23.htm">Acts 28:23</a> So they set a day to meet with Paul, and many people came to the place he was staying. He expounded to them from morning to evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">1 Corinthians 12:28</a> And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. <a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Ephesians 4:15</a> Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head. <a href="/colossians/1-28.htm">Colossians 1:28</a> We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. <a href="/2_timothy/2-24.htm">2 Timothy 2:24-25</a> And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. / He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. <a href="/titus/1-9.htm">Titus 1:9</a> He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it. <a href="/hebrews/5-12.htm">Hebrews 5:12</a> Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food! <a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">1 Peter 3:15</a> But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him to them, and expounded to him the way of God more perfectly.to speak.<a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Acts 14:3</a> Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.<a href="/isaiah/58-1.htm">Isaiah 58:1</a> Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.<a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Ephesians 6:19,20</a> And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, … Aquila.<a href="/acts/18-2.htm">Acts 18:2,3</a> And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them… expounded.<a href="/acts/8-31.htm">Acts 8:31</a> And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.<a href="/acts/28-23.htm">Acts 28:23</a> And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.<a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5</a> A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/18-25.htm">Accurately</a> <a href="/acts/18-19.htm">Aquila</a> <a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Aq'uila</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-19.htm">Aquilas</a> <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Boldly</a> <a href="/acts/18-25.htm">Exactly</a> <a href="/acts/17-3.htm">Explained</a> <a href="/acts/11-4.htm">Expound</a> <a href="/acts/11-4.htm">Expounded</a> <a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/mark/9-3.htm">Fuller</a> <a href="/acts/18-21.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/18-8.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Home</a> <a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Invited</a> <a href="/john/17-23.htm">Perfectly</a> <a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/acts/18-19.htm">Priscilla</a> <a href="/acts/18-25.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/acts/18-19.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/acts/18-13.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/luke/4-17.htm">Unfolded</a> <a href="/acts/18-25.htm">Way</a> <a href="/acts/18-15.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/23-20.htm">Accurately</a> <a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Aquila</a> <a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Aq'uila</a> <a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Aquilas</a> <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Boldly</a> <a href="/acts/22-30.htm">Exactly</a> <a href="/acts/28-23.htm">Explained</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-5.htm">Expound</a> <a href="/acts/28-23.htm">Expounded</a> <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-30.htm">Fuller</a> <a href="/acts/20-24.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/19-2.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/19-5.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/20-12.htm">Home</a> <a href="/acts/28-14.htm">Invited</a> <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">Perfectly</a> <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Priscilla</a> <a href="/acts/19-6.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/daniel/8-15.htm">Unfolded</a> <a href="/acts/19-9.htm">Way</a> <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Words</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. Apollos, a learned Jew from Alexandria, is the subject here. His boldness in the synagogue reflects the early Christian practice of engaging with Jewish communities in their places of worship. Synagogues were central to Jewish life, serving as places for teaching and community gatherings. Apollos's boldness is reminiscent of the apostles' courage in <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Acts 4:13</a>, where Peter and John spoke with confidence. This boldness is a hallmark of those filled with the Holy Spirit, as seen throughout Acts.When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, Priscilla and Aquila were a Jewish Christian couple who had previously worked with Paul in Corinth (<a href="/acts/18-2.htm">Acts 18:2-3</a>). Their presence in Ephesus, where this event takes place, highlights the mobility and interconnectedness of early Christian communities. Their ability to discern Apollos's teaching indicates their deep understanding of the faith. The mention of Priscilla before Aquila in some texts suggests her significant role in the early church, challenging cultural norms of the time.they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. This phrase underscores the importance of discipleship and mentorship in the early church. Apollos, though knowledgeable, needed further instruction, illustrating that learning is a continual process. The "way of God" refers to the teachings about Jesus Christ and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. This act of taking Apollos aside privately shows a respectful and effective method of correction, aligning with the principle of speaking the truth in love (<a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Ephesians 4:15</a>). The couple's role in teaching Apollos also highlights the collaborative nature of ministry and the importance of sound doctrine.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/apollos.htm">Apollos</a> A learned Jew from Alexandria, known for his eloquence and knowledge of the Scriptures. He was fervent in spirit and taught about Jesus, though he only knew the baptism of John. 2. <a href="/topical/p/priscilla_and_aquila.htm">Priscilla and Aquila</a> A Jewish Christian couple who were tentmakers by trade. They were companions of Paul and played a significant role in the early church by mentoring Apollos. 3. <a href="/topical/s/synagogue.htm">Synagogue</a> The place where Apollos began to speak boldly. Synagogues were central places of worship and teaching for Jews. 4. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> The city where this event took place. Ephesus was a major center of commerce and religion in the Roman Empire. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_way_of_god.htm">The Way of God</a> Refers to the teachings and doctrines of Christianity. Priscilla and Aquila helped Apollos understand this more accurately.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_humility_in_learning.htm">The Importance of Humility in Learning</a> Apollos, despite his eloquence and knowledge, was open to correction and further learning. This teaches us the value of humility in our spiritual growth. <a href="/topical/m/mentorship_in_the_faith.htm">Mentorship in the Faith</a> Priscilla and Aquila exemplify the role of mentors in the Christian faith. They took Apollos aside privately to instruct him, showing the importance of personal discipleship. <a href="/topical/b/boldness_in_proclaiming_the_gospel.htm">Boldness in Proclaiming the Gospel</a> Apollos spoke boldly in the synagogue, demonstrating the need for courage in sharing the message of Christ, even when our understanding is still growing. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_spiritual_growth.htm">The Role of Community in Spiritual Growth</a> The interaction between Apollos, Priscilla, and Aquila highlights the importance of community in refining and deepening our understanding of God's Word. <a href="/topical/a/accuracy_in_teaching.htm">Accuracy in Teaching</a> The passage underscores the necessity of teaching the Word of God accurately, as Priscilla and Aquila did for Apollos, ensuring that the message of the Gospel is not distorted.<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/who_were_priscilla_and_aquila.htm">Who were Priscilla and Aquila in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_apollos_in_historical_context.htm">Who is Apollos in historical context?</a> <a href="/q/does_1_tim_3_1-7_conflict_with_women_leaders.htm">Does the emphasis on male leadership in 1 Timothy 3:1–7 conflict with teachings in other parts of the Bible that highlight women in ministry roles? </a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_women_worship_leaders.htm">What does the Bible say about women worship leaders?</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>(26) Whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard . . .--Many of the best MSS. put Priscilla's name first, as in <a href="/acts/18-18.htm" title="And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brothers, and sailed there into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.">Acts 18:18</a>. The fact mentioned is interesting as showing (1) that Aquila and his wife continued to attend the services of the synagogue, and (2) that Apollos appeared there, as St. Paul had done, in the character of a Rabbi who had a message to deliver, and was therefore allowed, or, it may be, requested (as in <a href="/acts/13-15.htm" title="And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, You men and brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.">Acts 13:15</a>), to address the people.And expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.--Better, as maintaining the right relation of the comparative to the positive adverb of the previous verse, more accurately. The prominence given to Priscilla in this instruction implies that she was a woman of more than ordinary culture, a student of the older Scriptures, able, with a prophetic insight, to help even the disciple of Philo to understand them better than he had done before. It follows of necessity that "the way of God" which they "expounded" to him was the gospel as they had learnt it from St. Paul, perhaps as they had learnt it, at an earlier stage, from the lips of Stephen or his followers. (See Note on <a href="/acts/18-2.htm" title="And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came to them.">Acts 18:2</a>.) It would include, to put the matter somewhat technically, the doctrines of salvation by grace, and justification by faith, and the gift of the Spirit, and union with Christ through baptism and the Supper of the Lord. It would seem to follow almost necessarily, as in the case of the twelve disciples in the next chapter (<a href="/context/acts/19-1.htm" title="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,">Acts 19:1-6</a>), that Apollos, who had before known only the baptism of John, was now baptised into "the name of the Lord Jesus." <a href="/commentaries/acts/18-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. he οὗτός (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. began ἤρξατο (ērxato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_756.htm">Strong's 756: </a> To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence. to speak boldly παρρησιάζεσθαι (parrēsiazesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_3955.htm">Strong's 3955: </a> To speak freely, boldly; To be confident. 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 τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <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. synagogue. συναγωγῇ (synagōgē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4864.htm">Strong's 4864: </a> From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish 'synagogue'; by analogy, a Christian church. [When] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Priscilla Πρίσκιλλα (Priskilla) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4252.htm">Strong's 4252: </a> Diminutive of Priska; Priscilla, a Christian woman. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Aquila Ἀκύλας (Akylas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_207.htm">Strong's 207: </a> Probably for Latin aquila; Akulas, an Israelite. heard ἀκούσαντες (akousantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. him, αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. they took him in προσελάβοντο (proselabonto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4355.htm">Strong's 4355: </a> (a) I take to myself, (b) I take aside, (c) I welcome. From pros and lambano; to take to oneself, i.e. Use, lead, admit. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. explained ἐξέθεντο (exethento) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1620.htm">Strong's 1620: </a> From ek and tithemi; to expose; figuratively, to declare. to him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <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. way ὁδὸν (hodon) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3598.htm">Strong's 3598: </a> A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means. of τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <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. God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. more accurately. ἀκριβέστερον (akribesteron) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_199.htm">Strong's 199: </a> Carefully, exactly, strictly, distinctly. 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