And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.
What does Acts 18:24 mean?
Apollos taught in the gospel of Christ, as far as John's ministry would carry him, and no further. We cannot but think he had heard of Christ's death and resurrection, but he was not informed as to the mystery of them.
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Keep this verse inside Acts 18:24-28 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
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Glossary
- Jew Tribe
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The name derived from the patriarch Judah, at first given to one belonging to the tribe of Judah or to the separate kingdom of Judah.
- Ephesus Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Ephesus.
- Alexandria Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Alexandria.
- Egypt Place
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The land of the Nile and the pyramids, the oldest kingdom of which we have any record, holds a place of great significance in Scripture. Modern identification: Ain Shams.