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However, he knew only about John’s baptism. <a href="/esv/acts/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> He had been instructed in the way of the Lord. And being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John. <a href="/bsb/acts/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He 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. <a href="/blb/acts/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> He was instructed in the way of the Lord. And being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and was teaching earnestly the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John. <a href="/kjv/acts/18.htm">King James Bible</a> This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John. <a href="/nkjv/acts/18.htm">New King James Version</a> This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John. <a href="/nasb_/acts/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he was accurately speaking and teaching things about Jesus, being acquainted only with the baptism of John; <a href="/nasb/acts/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and teaching accurately the things concerning Jesus, being acquainted only with the baptism of John; <a href="/nasb77/acts/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and teaching accurately the things concerning Jesus, being acquainted only with the baptism of John; <a href="/lsb/acts/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and teaching accurately the things concerning Jesus, being acquainted only with the baptism of John; <a href="/amp/acts/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and being spiritually impassioned, he was speaking and teaching accurately the things about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John; <a href="/csb/acts/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and teaching accurately about Jesus, although he knew only John’s baptism. <a href="/hcsb/acts/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught the things about Jesus accurately, although he knew only John&#8217s baptism. <a href="/asv/acts/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spake and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John: <a href="/cev/acts/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He also knew much about the Lord's Way, and he spoke about it with great excitement. What he taught about Jesus was right, but all he knew was John's message about baptism. <a href="/erv/acts/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spake and taught carefully the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John: <a href="/gwt/acts/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He had been instructed in the Lord's way and spoke enthusiastically. He accurately taught about Jesus but knew only about the baptism John performed. <a href="/gnt/acts/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> He had been instructed in the Way of the Lord, and with great enthusiasm he proclaimed and taught correctly the facts about Jesus. However, he knew only the baptism of John. <a href="/isv/acts/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> He had been instructed in the Lord's way, and with spiritual fervor he kept speaking and teaching accurately about Jesus, although he knew only about John's baptism. <a href="/msb/acts/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John. <a href="/net/acts/18.htm">NET Bible</a> He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and with great enthusiasm he spoke and taught accurately the facts about Jesus, although he knew only the baptism of John. <a href="/nheb/acts/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, although he knew only the baptism of John. <a href="/wbt/acts/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> This man was instructed in the way of the Lord: and being fervent in the spirit, he spoke and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John. <a href="/wey/acts/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He had been instructed by word of mouth in the way of the Lord, and, being full of burning zeal, he used to speak and teach accurately the facts about Jesus, though he knew of no baptism but John's. <a href="/web/acts/18.htm">World English Bible</a> This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, although he knew only the baptism of John. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> this one was instructed in the way of the LORD, and being fervent in the Spirit, was speaking and teaching exactly the things about the LORD, knowing only the immersion of John; <a href="/blb/acts/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> He was instructed in the way of the Lord. And being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and was teaching earnestly the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John. <a href="/ylt/acts/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> this one was instructed in the way of the Lord, and being fervent in the Spirit, was speaking and teaching exactly the things about the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John; <a href="/slt/acts/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> He was instructed in the way of the Lord; and boiling up in the spirit, he spake and taught attentively the things of the Lord, knowing only the immersion of John.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, spoke, and taught diligently the things that are of Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John. <a href="/cpdv/acts/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> He was learned in the Way of the Lord. And being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and teaching the things that are of Jesus, but knowing only the baptism of John. <a href="/nabre/acts/18.htm">New American Bible</a> He had been instructed in the Way of the Lord and, with ardent spirit, spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, although he knew only the baptism of John. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He had been instructed in the Way of the Lord; and he spoke with burning enthusiasm and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He had been converted to the way of the LORD, and was fervent in the spirit; he spoke and taught very fully concerning Jesus, but he knew only the baptism of John. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> This man had been taught the way of THE LORD JEHOVAH and he was fervent in spirit, speaking and teaching thoroughly about Yeshua, yet not knowing anything except the baptism of Yohannan.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He was instructed in the way of the Lord; and, being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, knowing only the immersion of John. <a href="/godbey/acts/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And he was instructed in the way of the Lord, and zealous in spirit, was speaking and teaching accurately the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John; <a href="/haweis/acts/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> He was instructed in the way of the Lord: and being fervent in spirit, he spake and taught very diligently the things concerning the Lord, though knowing only the baptism of John. <a href="/mace/acts/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he had been instructed in the doctrine of the gospel, and being full of zeal, he harangued with great assiduity about what related to Jesus, though he had been only instituted in the baptism of John. <a href="/wey/acts/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He had been instructed by word of mouth in the way of the Lord, and, being full of burning zeal, he used to speak and teach accurately the facts about Jesus, though he knew of no baptism but John's. <a href="/worrell/acts/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> The same had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and, being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and teaching accurately the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the immersion of John. <a href="/worsley/acts/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Who had been instructed in the way of our Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spake and taught clearly the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John. <a href="/parallel/acts/18-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=6147" 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> …24Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, well versed in the Scriptures. 25<a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">He</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">had been</a> <a href="/greek/2727.htm" title="2727: katēchēmenos (V-RPM/P-NMS) -- To instruct orally, teach, inform. From kata and echos; to sound down into the ears, i.e. to indoctrinate or to apprise of.">instructed in</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 the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2204.htm" title="2204: zeōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (lit: I boil, am boiling), I burn (in spirit), am fervent. A primary verb; to be hot, i.e. be fervid.">was fervent</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/4151.htm" title="4151: pneumati (N-DNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">in spirit.</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: elalei (V-IIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">He spoke</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1321.htm" title="1321: edidasken (V-IIA-3S) -- To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach.">taught</a> <a href="/greek/199.htm" title="199: akribōs (Adv) -- Carefully, exactly, strictly, distinctly. Adverb from the same as akribestatos; exactly.">accurately</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus,</a> <a href="/greek/1987.htm" title="1987: epistamenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To know, know of, understand. Apparently a middle voice of ephistemi; to put the mind upon, i.e. Comprehend, or be acquainted with.">though he knew</a> <a href="/greek/3440.htm" title="3440: monon (Adv) -- Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.">only</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- 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/908.htm" title="908: baptisma (N-ANS) -- The rite or ceremony of baptism. From baptizo; baptism.">baptism</a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">of John.</a> 26And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him in and explained to him the way of God more accurately.…<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/19-3.htm">Acts 19:3-4</a> “Into what, then, were you baptized?” Paul asked. “The baptism of John,” they replied. / Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” <a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Matthew 3:11</a> I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. <a href="/luke/3-16.htm">Luke 3:16</a> John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. <a href="/john/1-26.htm">John 1:26-27</a> “I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands One you do not know. / He is the One who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.” <a href="/john/1-33.htm">John 1:33</a> I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ <a href="/acts/1-5.htm">Acts 1:5</a> For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” <a href="/acts/11-16.htm">Acts 11:16</a> Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ <a href="/acts/19-1.htm">Acts 19:1-2</a> While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples / and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?” “No,” they answered, “we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” <a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Romans 12:11</a> Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-17.htm">1 Corinthians 1:17</a> For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with words of wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. <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/3-6.htm">1 Corinthians 3:6</a> I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">1 Corinthians 12:13</a> For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. <a href="/2_corinthians/3-6.htm">2 Corinthians 3:6</a> And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. <a href="/ephesians/5-18.htm">Ephesians 5:18</a> Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spoke and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.instructed.<a href="/acts/13-10.htm">Acts 13:10</a> And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?<a href="/acts/16-17.htm">Acts 16:17</a> The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.<a href="/acts/19-9.htm">Acts 19:9,23</a> But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus… fervent.<a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Romans 12:11</a> Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;<a href="/colossians/1-28.htm">Colossians 1:28,29</a> Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: … <a href="/2_timothy/2-4.htm">2 Timothy 2:4</a> No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.knowing.<a href="/acts/19-3.htm">Acts 19:3</a> And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? 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The Greek word for "instructed" is "katecheo," which implies a systematic teaching or catechism. This suggests that Apollos had a foundational understanding of Christian doctrine, likely through oral tradition or early Christian teachers. The "way of the Lord" refers to the teachings and life of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the path of righteousness and salvation. Historically, this reflects the early Christian community's efforts to educate new believers in the faith, ensuring they understood the core tenets of Christianity.and was fervent in spirit The term "fervent" comes from the Greek "zeo," meaning to boil with heat or to be hot. This indicates Apollos' passionate and enthusiastic nature in his spiritual life. "Spirit" here can refer to both the human spirit and the Holy Spirit, suggesting that Apollos was deeply moved and guided by his faith. This fervency is a model for believers, demonstrating the importance of zeal and dedication in one's spiritual journey. Historically, fervency was crucial for the spread of Christianity, as passionate individuals like Apollos played a significant role in evangelism and teaching.he spoke and taught accurately about Jesus The phrase "spoke and taught accurately" highlights Apollos' ability to communicate the truths about Jesus with precision and correctness. The Greek word "akribos" means exact or careful, indicating that Apollos was meticulous in his teaching. This accuracy is essential in preserving the integrity of the Gospel message. In the early church, accurate teaching was vital to prevent heresies and misunderstandings about Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. Apollos' role as a teacher underscores the importance of sound doctrine and the responsibility of teachers to convey the truth faithfully.though he knew only the baptism of John This phrase reveals a limitation in Apollos' understanding. The "baptism of John" refers to the baptism of repentance preached by John the Baptist, which prepared the way for Jesus but did not encompass the full revelation of Christian baptism in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This indicates that Apollos' knowledge was incomplete, lacking the full understanding of the Holy Spirit's role and the new covenant established through Jesus' death and resurrection. This context highlights the transitional period of the early church, where believers were moving from the old covenant to the new, and the need for further instruction and revelation.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) This man was instructed in the way of the Lord.--Better, had been instructed. The verb is the same as that used in <a href="/luke/1-1.htm" title="For as much as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,">Luke 1:1</a> (where see Note), and was afterwards used technically in the form of Catechumen to describe the status of a convert preparing for baptism. The "way of the Lord" is used in a half-technical sense, as in the phrase "those of the way" (see Note on <a href="/acts/9-2.htm" title="And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.">Acts 9:2</a>), as equivalent to what, in modern speech, we should describe as the "religion" of Christ.And being fervent in the spirit.--The noun is obviously used, as in the identical phrase in <a href="/romans/12-11.htm" title="Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;">Romans 12:11</a>, for the spirit of the man, not for the Holy Spirit of God.He spake and taught diligently.--Better, he was speaking and teaching accurately. Both verbs are in the tense which implies continuous action.The things of the Lord.--The better MSS. give, "the things concerning Jesus." We ask in what the teaching, which is thus described as accurate, was yet defective. The position of Apollos at this stage was, it would seem, that of one who knew the facts of our Lord's life, and death, and resurrection, and had learnt, comparing these with Messianic prophecies, to accept Him as the Christ. But his teacher had been one who had not gone beyond the standpoint of the followers of the Baptist, who accepted Jesus as the Christ during His ministry on earth. The Christ was for him the head of a glorified Judaism, retaining all its distinctive features. He had not as yet learnt that "circumcision was nothing" (<a href="/1_corinthians/7-19.htm" title="Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.">1Corinthians 7:19</a>; <a href="/galatians/5-6.htm" title="For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision avails any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which works by love.">Galatians 5:6</a>), and that the Temple and all its ordinances were "decaying and waxing old, and ready to vanish away" (<a href="/hebrews/8-13.htm" title="In that he said, A new covenant, he has made the first old. Now that which decays and waxes old is ready to vanish away.">Hebrews 8:13</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 25, 26. - Had been for was, A.V.; spirit for the spirit, A.V.; carefully for diligently, A.V.; things concerning Jesus for things of the Lord, A.V. and T.R.; but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him for whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, A.V. and T.R.; carefully for perfectly, A.V. Knowing only the baptism of John. It is difficult at first sight to conceive how at this time any one could know the baptism of John without knowing further that of Christ. But a possible account of it is that Apollos living at Alexandria, where as yet there was no Christian Church. had met some Jews who had been in Judaea at the time of John's ministry, and had heard from them of John's baptism and preaching, and of his testimony to Jesus as the Messiah, but had had no further opportunity of careful instruction in the faith of Jesus Christ till he happened to come to Ephesus and make the acquaintance of his compatriots, Aquila and Priscilla. They hearing him speak with fervor and eloquence, but perceiving that his knowledge was imperfect, immediately invited him to their house, and instructed him in the fullness of the truth of the gospel. This necessarily included the doctrine of Christian baptism, which we cannot doubt was administered to him (<a href="/john/1-33.htm">John 1:33</a>; <a href="/acts/1-5.htm">Acts 1:5</a>; <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/18-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He οὗτος (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. had been ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person 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. instructed in κατηχημένος (katēchēmenos) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2727.htm">Strong's 2727: </a> To instruct orally, teach, inform. From kata and echos; to sound down into the ears, i.e. to indoctrinate or to apprise of. 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 the 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. Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. was fervent ζέων (zeōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2204.htm">Strong's 2204: </a> (lit: I boil, am boiling), I burn (in spirit), am fervent. A primary verb; to be hot, i.e. be fervid. in spirit. πνεύματι (pneumati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. He spoke ἐλάλει (elalei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. taught ἐδίδασκεν (edidasken) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1321.htm">Strong's 1321: </a> To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach. accurately ἀκριβῶς (akribōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_199.htm">Strong's 199: </a> Carefully, exactly, strictly, distinctly. Adverb from the same as akribestatos; exactly. about περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. Jesus, Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive 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. [though] he knew ἐπιστάμενος (epistamenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1987.htm">Strong's 1987: </a> To know, know of, understand. Apparently a middle voice of ephistemi; to put the mind upon, i.e. Comprehend, or be acquainted with. only μόνον (monon) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3440.htm">Strong's 3440: </a> Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter 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. baptism βάπτισμα (baptisma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_908.htm">Strong's 908: </a> The rite or ceremony of baptism. From baptizo; baptism. of John. Ἰωάννου (Iōannou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/18-25.htm">Acts 18:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/18-25.htm">Acts 18:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/18-25.htm">Acts 18:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/18-25.htm">Acts 18:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/18-25.htm">Acts 18:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/18-25.htm">Acts 18:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/18-25.htm">Acts 18:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/18-25.htm">Acts 18:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/18-25.htm">Acts 18:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/18-25.htm">Acts 18:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/18-25.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 18:25 This man had been instructed (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/18-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 18:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 18:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/18-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 18:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 18:26" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>