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Using the Scriptures, he explained to them that Jesus was the Messiah. <a href="/esv/acts/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, showing by the Scriptures that the Christ was Jesus. <a href="/bsb/acts/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For he powerfully refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. <a href="/blb/acts/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For he was powerfully refuting the Jews publicly, showing by the Scriptures Jesus to be the Christ. <a href="/kjv/acts/18.htm">King James Bible</a> For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ. <a href="/nkjv/acts/18.htm">New King James Version</a> for he vigorously refuted the Jews publicly, showing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. <a href="/nasb_/acts/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ. <a href="/nasb/acts/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ. <a href="/nasb77/acts/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ. <a href="/lsb/acts/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. <a href="/amp/acts/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public discussions, proving by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed). <a href="/csb/acts/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For he vigorously refuted the Jews in public, demonstrating through the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah. <a href="/hcsb/acts/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For he vigorously refuted the Jews in public, demonstrating through the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah. <a href="/asv/acts/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> for he powerfully confuted the Jews, and that publicly, showing by the scriptures that Jesus was the Christ. <a href="/cev/acts/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He got into fierce arguments with the Jewish people, and in public he used the Scriptures to prove that Jesus is the Messiah. <a href="/erv/acts/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> for he powerfully confuted the Jews, and that publicly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was the Christ. <a href="/gwt/acts/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> In public Apollos helped them by clearly showing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah and that the Jews were wrong. <a href="/gnt/acts/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> For with his strong arguments he defeated the Jews in public debates by proving from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah. <a href="/isv/acts/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> He successfully refuted the Jews in public and proved by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah. <a href="/msb/acts/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For he powerfully refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. <a href="/net/acts/18.htm">NET Bible</a> for he refuted the Jews vigorously in public debate, demonstrating from the scriptures that the Christ was Jesus. <a href="/nheb/acts/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> for he powerfully refuted the Jews, publicly showing by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ. <a href="/wbt/acts/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publicly, showing by the scriptures, that Jesus was Christ. <a href="/wey/acts/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> for he powerfully and in public overcame the Jews in argument, proving to them from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. <a href="/web/acts/18.htm">World English Bible</a> for he powerfully refuted the Jews, publicly showing by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for he was powerfully refuting the Jews publicly, showing through the Writings Jesus to be the Christ. <a href="/blb/acts/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For he was powerfully refuting the Jews publicly, showing by the Scriptures Jesus to be the Christ. <a href="/ylt/acts/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for powerfully the Jews he was refuting publicly, shewing through the Writings Jesus to be the Christ. <a href="/slt/acts/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For he mightily refuted the Jews publicly, shewing by the writings Jesus to be Christ.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For with much vigour he convinced the Jews openly, shewing by the scriptures, that Jesus is the Christ. <a href="/cpdv/acts/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For he was vehemently and publicly reproving the Jews, by revealing through the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. <a href="/nabre/acts/18.htm">New American Bible</a> He vigorously refuted the Jews in public, establishing from the scriptures that the Messiah is Jesus. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, showing by the scriptures that the Messiah is Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For he forcefully and publicly argued against the Jews, proving by the scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> He was powerfully instructing contrary to the Jews before the crowds while showing from the Scripture concerning Yeshua, that he is The Messiah. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For, with great strength, he utterly confounded the Jews publicly, showing, by the Scriptures, that the Christ was Jesus. <a href="/godbey/acts/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For he vehemently argued down the Jews, publicly, showing through the scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. <a href="/haweis/acts/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For he strenuously argued with the Jews in public, demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for he strenuously disputed with the Jews in publick, proving from the scriptures that Jesus was the Messiah. <a href="/wey/acts/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> for he powerfully and in public overcame the Jews in argument, proving to them from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. <a href="/worrell/acts/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> for powerfully was he refuting the Jews publicly, showing by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. <a href="/worsley/acts/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For he disputed vehemently with the Jews in public, proving by the scriptures, that Jesus was the Christ. <a href="/parallel/acts/18-28.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=6185" 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> …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. 28<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/2159.htm" title="2159: eutonōs (Adv) -- Vehemently, powerfully, vigorously. Adverb from a compound of eu and a derivative of teino; in a well-strung manner, i.e. intensely.">he powerfully</a> <a href="/greek/1246.htm" title="1246: diakatēlencheto (V-IIM/P-3S) -- To effectively (utterly) refute. Middle voice from dia and a compound of kata and elegcho; to prove downright, i.e. Confute.">refuted</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- 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/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiois (Adj-DMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews</a> <a href="/greek/1219.htm" title="1219: dēmosia (Adj-DFS) -- Public, publicly. From demos; public; in public.">in public debate,</a> <a href="/greek/1925.htm" title="1925: epideiknys (V-PPA-NMS) -- To show, display, point out, indicate; I prove, demonstrate. From epi and deiknuo; to exhibit.">proving</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- 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: graphōn (N-GFP) -- (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ.">Scriptures</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">that Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: einai (V-PNA) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- 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/5547.htm" title="5547: Christon (N-AMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ.</a> <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="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a> He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. <a href="/luke/24-27.htm">Luke 24:27</a> And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself. <a href="/john/5-39.htm">John 5:39</a> You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me, <a href="/1_corinthians/1-18.htm">1 Corinthians 1:18</a> For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a> but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">1 Corinthians 2:4</a> My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, <a href="/1_corinthians/2-13.htm">1 Corinthians 2:13</a> And this is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-19.htm">1 Corinthians 3:19</a> For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” <a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4-5</a> The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. / We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. <a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15</a> From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a> All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. <a href="/hebrews/9-28.htm">Hebrews 9:28</a> so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him. <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, <a href="/isaiah/41-21.htm">Isaiah 41:21</a> “Present your case,” says the LORD. “Submit your arguments,” says the King of Jacob.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publicly, showing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.convinced.<a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Acts 18:5,25</a> And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ… <a href="/acts/9-22.htm">Acts 9:22</a> But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.<a href="/acts/17-3.htm">Acts 17:3</a> Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ.shewing.<a href="/john/5-39.htm">John 5:39</a> Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.was Christ.<a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Acts 18:5</a> And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/15-39.htm">Argument</a> <a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/job/32-12.htm">Confuted</a> <a href="/john/20-8.htm">Convinced</a> <a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Debate</a> <a href="/acts/17-3.htm">Demonstrating</a> <a href="/acts/18-19.htm">Discussion</a> <a href="/acts/17-6.htm">Force</a> <a href="/acts/18-25.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/18-24.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/18-25.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/18-19.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/18-23.htm">Making</a> <a href="/nahum/2-1.htm">Mightily</a> <a href="/luke/5-26.htm">Overcame</a> <a href="/luke/1-51.htm">Powerfully</a> <a href="/acts/17-3.htm">Proving</a> <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">Public</a> <a href="/acts/20-20.htm">Publickly</a> <a href="/acts/16-37.htm">Publicly</a> <a href="/job/32-12.htm">Refuted</a> <a href="/acts/18-24.htm">Scriptures</a> <a href="/acts/9-39.htm">Shewing</a> <a href="/acts/9-39.htm">Showing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/24-5.htm">Vigorously</a> <a href="/acts/18-24.htm">Writings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/23-7.htm">Argument</a> <a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/acts/19-25.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/job/32-12.htm">Confuted</a> <a href="/acts/26-9.htm">Convinced</a> <a href="/romans/1-29.htm">Debate</a> <a href="/romans/3-26.htm">Demonstrating</a> <a href="/acts/24-12.htm">Discussion</a> <a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Force</a> <a href="/acts/19-17.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/19-2.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/19-10.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/19-24.htm">Making</a> <a href="/acts/19-20.htm">Mightily</a> <a href="/acts/19-16.htm">Overcame</a> <a href="/acts/19-20.htm">Powerfully</a> <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Proving</a> <a href="/acts/19-18.htm">Public</a> <a href="/acts/20-20.htm">Publickly</a> <a href="/acts/19-9.htm">Publicly</a> <a href="/job/32-12.htm">Refuted</a> <a href="/romans/1-2.htm">Scriptures</a> <a href="/acts/28-2.htm">Shewing</a> <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Showing</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-15.htm">Vigorously</a> <a href="/romans/1-2.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 ability to engage in public debate reflects the Greco-Roman culture of rhetoric and public discourse. The term "powerfully" suggests that Apollos was not only knowledgeable but also persuasive and effective in his arguments. This public setting indicates that these debates were likely held in synagogues or other communal spaces where Jews gathered, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue in the early church. The act of refuting suggests a strong opposition to the message of Jesus as the Messiah, which was a common challenge faced by early Christians.proving from the Scriptures Apollos used the Hebrew Scriptures, what Christians refer to as the Old Testament, to demonstrate that Jesus fulfilled the Messianic prophecies. This method of proving was crucial because it connected the new Christian faith with the ancient Jewish tradition, showing continuity and fulfillment. Key prophecies likely referenced include <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, which speaks of the suffering servant, and <a href="/psalms/22.htm">Psalm 22</a>, which describes the crucifixion in detail. This approach was essential for convincing Jewish audiences who held the Scriptures in high regard.that Jesus is the Christ The term "Christ" is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew "Messiah," meaning "Anointed One." By proving that Jesus is the Christ, Apollos was asserting that Jesus was the long-awaited Messiah prophesied in the Jewish Scriptures. This claim was central to the Christian faith and was a point of contention with Jewish leaders who did not accept Jesus as the Messiah. The declaration that Jesus is the Christ is foundational to Christian doctrine, affirming His role as the Savior and the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel. This assertion also ties into the broader narrative of the New Testament, where Jesus' life, death, and resurrection are seen as the culmination of God's redemptive plan.<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 accurately about Jesus, though initially only knowing the baptism of John. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jews.htm">Jews</a> The Jewish community in Ephesus, who were engaged in public debate with Apollos. They were knowledgeable in the Hebrew Scriptures but did not accept Jesus as the Messiah. 3. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> A major city in Asia Minor where Apollos engaged in public debate. It was a center of learning and culture, making it a strategic location for spreading the Gospel. 4. <a href="/topical/s/scriptures.htm">Scriptures</a> Refers to the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament), which Apollos used to demonstrate that Jesus fulfilled the Messianic prophecies. 5. <a href="/topical/p/public_debate.htm">Public Debate</a> The setting in which Apollos refuted the Jews, showcasing his ability to argue persuasively and effectively for the truth of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_scripture.htm">The Power of Scripture</a> Apollos used the Scriptures to prove that Jesus is the Christ. This emphasizes the importance of knowing and using the Bible to defend and share our faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_debate_in_evangelism.htm">The Role of Debate in Evangelism</a> Engaging in respectful and informed debate can be a powerful tool for evangelism, as it was for Apollos in Ephesus. <a href="/topical/c/continuous_learning_and_growth.htm">Continuous Learning and Growth</a> Apollos was open to learning from Priscilla and Aquila, showing the importance of humility and the willingness to grow in our understanding of the faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_eloquence_and_knowledge.htm">The Importance of Eloquence and Knowledge</a> Apollos' eloquence and knowledge were instrumental in his ability to refute the Jews. Christians should strive to be well-versed in Scripture and articulate in their communication. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity_of_gifts.htm">Unity in Diversity of Gifts</a> Apollos' ministry complements Paul's, illustrating how different gifts and roles contribute to the mission of the church.<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/what_does_the_bible_say_on_debating.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian debating?</a> <a href="/q/what_do_pneumatomachians_believe.htm">What is the Pneumatomachian belief about the Holy Spirit?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_an_elder's_church_duties.htm">What are an elder's duties in the church?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_priscilla_and_aquila_aid_apollos.htm">How did Priscilla and Aquila help Apollos understand Christianity?</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>(28) He mightily convinced the Jews.--The conclusion to which he led the Jews was the same as that which St. Paul urged on them. The process was, perhaps, somewhat different, as the line of argument in the Epistle to the Hebrews differs from that in the Epistle to the Galatians. To lead men on, after the manner of Philo, into the deeper meanings that lay beneath the letter of Scripture, to deal with them as those who were pressing forwards to the perfection of maturity in spiritual growth (<a href="/context/hebrews/5-11.htm" title="Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing you are dull of hearing.">Hebrews 5:11-14</a>), instead of treating them as children who must be fed with milk and not with "strong meat" (i.e., solid food), as St. Paul had done (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-2.htm" title="To the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and our's:">1Corinthians 1:2</a>)--it was natural that this should attract followers to the new preacher, and give him a larger measure of real or apparent success in dealing with the Jews than had attended the labours of St. Paul. As Apollos does not appear again in the Acts, it may be well to bring together what is known as to his after-history. At Corinth, as has been said, his name was used as the watchword of a party, probably that of the philosophising Jews and proselytes, as distinguished from the narrower party of the circumcision that rallied round the name of Cephas (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-12.htm" title="Now this I say, that every one of you said, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.">1Corinthians 1:12</a>). Not a word escapes from St. Paul that indicates any doctrinal difference between himself and Apollos, and as the latter had been instructed by St. Paul's friends, Aquila and Priscilla, this was, indeed, hardly probable. It would appear from <a href="/1_corinthians/16-12.htm" title="As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come to you with the brothers: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.">1Corinthians 16:12</a>, that he returned to Ephesus, probably with letters of commendation from the Church of Corinth (<a href="/2_corinthians/3-1.htm" title="Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, letters of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?">2Corinthians 3:1</a>). St. Paul's confidence in him is shown by his desire that he should return once more to Corinth with Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus. His own reluctance to be the occasion even of the semblance of schism explains his unwillingness to go (<a href="/1_corinthians/16-12.htm" title="As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come to you with the brothers: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.">1Corinthians 16:12</a>). After this we lose sight of him for some years. These, we may well believe, were well filled up by evangelising labours after the pattern of those which we have seen at Ephesus and Corinth. Towards the close of St. Paul's ministry (A. D. 65) we get our last glimpse of him, in <a href="/titus/3-13.htm" title="Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting to them.">Titus 3:13</a>. He is in company with Zenas, the lawyer (see Note on <a href="/matthew/22-35.htm" title="Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,">Matthew 22:35</a>), one, i.e., who, like himself, had a special reputation for the profounder knowledge of the Law of Moses. St. Paul's feeling towards him is still, as of old, one of affectionate interest, and he desires that Titus will help him in all things. He has been labouring at Crete, and there also has gathered round him a distinct company of disciples, whom St. Paul distinguishes from his own; "Let our's also learn to maintain good works" (<a href="/titus/3-14.htm" title="And let our's also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.">Titus 3:14</a>). After this, probably after St. Paul's death, he wrote--if we accept Luther's conjecture--the Epistle to the Hebrews, addressed, as some have thought, to the Jewish Christians of Palestine, and specially of Caesarea, but, more probably, as I have been led to believe, to the Christian ascetics, known as Therapeutae, trained, like himself, in the school of Philo, with whom he had formerly been associated at Alexandria. The mention of disciples of, or from, Italy in <a href="/hebrews/13-24.htm" title="Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.">Hebrews 13:24</a> suggests a connection with some other Italian Christians than those of Rome, probably with those of Puteoli. (See Note on <a href="/acts/28-14.htm" title="Where we found brothers, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.">Acts 28:14</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 28. - Powerfully confuted for mightily convinced, A.V.; the Christ for Christ, A.V. Powerfully confuted; διακατηλέγχετο, one of St. Luke's peculiar compounds, found nowhere else; εὐτόνως here and <a href="/luke/23-10.htm">Luke 23:10</a> (vehemently), but nowhere else in the New Testament. The adjective εὔτονος, meaning "nervous," "vehement," and the adverb εὐτόνως, meaning "vigorously," "with force," are very frequent in medical writers; εὐτόνως is also found in the LXX. of <a href="/joshua/6-7.htm">Joshua 6:7</a>, Σημαινέτωσαν εὐτόνως, "Let them blow a loud blast." Showing by the Scriptures, etc. The same line of preaching as St. Peter and St. Paul always adopted when address-lug Jews (see <a href="/acts/2.htm">Acts 2</a>; <a href="/acts/13.htm">Acts 13</a>; <a href="/acts/17-3.htm">Acts 17:3</a>; <a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Acts 18:5</a>, etc.). It is remarkable that the success of Apollos at Corinth seems to have been chiefly among the Jews, who had opposed themselves so vehemently to St. Paul (ver. 6). It is one of the many proofs of the singleness of eye and simplicity of purpose of the great apostle, that the success of this novice where he himself had failed did not excite the least jealousy (<a href="/1_corinthians/16-12.htm">1 Corinthians 16:12</a>). St. Luke, too, Paul's friend and biographer, here speaks of the powers and work of Apollos with no stinted measure of praise. <a href="/commentaries/acts/18-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. he powerfully εὐτόνως (eutonōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2159.htm">Strong's 2159: </a> Vehemently, powerfully, vigorously. Adverb from a compound of eu and a derivative of teino; in a well-strung manner, i.e. intensely. refuted διακατηλέγχετο (diakatēlencheto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1246.htm">Strong's 1246: </a> To effectively (utterly) refute. Middle voice from dia and a compound of kata and elegcho; to prove downright, i.e. Confute. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine 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. Jews Ἰουδαίοις (Ioudaiois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. in public [debate], δημοσίᾳ (dēmosia) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1219.htm">Strong's 1219: </a> Public, publicly. From demos; public; in public. proving ἐπιδεικνὺς (epideiknys) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1925.htm">Strong's 1925: </a> To show, display, point out, indicate; I prove, demonstrate. From epi and deiknuo; to exhibit. by διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive 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 γραφῶν (graphōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1124.htm">Strong's 1124: </a> (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ. [that] Jesus Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. is εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <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. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative 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. Christ. Χριστὸν (Christon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. 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