8 Bible Verses about Apollos

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Acts 18:24

And a certain Jew, named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus.

Acts 18:26

And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But Aquila and Priscilla having heard him, took him to them, and set forth to him the way [of the Lord] more fully.

Acts 18:27

And when he wished to go over into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to give him welcome; and when he was come, he gave much aid to those who had believed through grace.

1 Corinthians 3:4

For while one saith, I am of Paul, and another, I am of Apollos, are ye not [like common] men?

1 Corinthians 4:6

And these things, brethren, I have transferred in a figure to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that in us ye may learn not to go beyond what is written, that no one of you may pride himself in one against another.

1 Corinthians 16:12

As regards Apollos, the brother, I urged him much to come to you with the brethren; and it was not at all his will to come at this time; but he will come when he hath a convenient opportunity.

Titus 3:13

Zenas the lawyer and Apollos forward on their journey diligently, that nothing may be wanting to them.

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Apollos » General references to

Acts 18:24

And a certain Jew, named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus.

Acts 19:1

And it came to pass, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper districts, came to Ephesus. And finding certain disciples,

1 Corinthians 3:4

For while one saith, I am of Paul, and another, I am of Apollos, are ye not [like common] men?

1 Corinthians 16:12

As regards Apollos, the brother, I urged him much to come to you with the brethren; and it was not at all his will to come at this time; but he will come when he hath a convenient opportunity.

More verses: Titus 3:13

Apollos » Facts concerning » Very popular in corinth, where, apparently, a faction gathered about him

1 Corinthians 1:11-12

For I have been informed concerning you, my brethren, by those of the family of Chloe, that there are dissensions among you. What I mean is this, that each of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:4-6

For while one saith, I am of Paul, and another, I am of Apollos, are ye not [like common] men? Who then is Apollos, and who is Paul, but ministers through whom ye believed, and that as the Lord gave to each? I planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the growth.

Apollos » An eloquent, Christian convert at corinth

Acts 19:1

And it came to pass, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper districts, came to Ephesus. And finding certain disciples,

Acts 18:24-28

And a certain Jew, named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught correctly the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John. And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But Aquila and Priscilla having heard him, took him to them, and set forth to him the way [of the Lord] more fully. read more.
And when he wished to go over into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to give him welcome; and when he was come, he gave much aid to those who had believed through grace. For he publicly confuted the Jews, with power, showing by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:4-7

For while one saith, I am of Paul, and another, I am of Apollos, are ye not [like common] men? Who then is Apollos, and who is Paul, but ministers through whom ye believed, and that as the Lord gave to each? I planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the growth. read more.
So then, neither he that planteth nor he that watereth is anything, but God that giveth the growth.

Apollos » Facts concerning » Possibly hesitated to return there for that reason

1 Corinthians 16:12

As regards Apollos, the brother, I urged him much to come to you with the brethren; and it was not at all his will to come at this time; but he will come when he hath a convenient opportunity.

Apollos » Facts concerning » A converted jew, eloquent, fervent, mighty in the scriptures

Acts 18:24-25

And a certain Jew, named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught correctly the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John.

Apollos » Facts concerning » Instructed in the gospel by aquila and priscilla

Acts 18:26

And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But Aquila and Priscilla having heard him, took him to them, and set forth to him the way [of the Lord] more fully.

Apollos » Refuses to return to rome

1 Corinthians 16:12

As regards Apollos, the brother, I urged him much to come to you with the brethren; and it was not at all his will to come at this time; but he will come when he hath a convenient opportunity.

Apollos » Paul writes titus about

Titus 3:13

Zenas the lawyer and Apollos forward on their journey diligently, that nothing may be wanting to them.

holy Boldness » Exemplified » Apollos

Acts 18:26

And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But Aquila and Priscilla having heard him, took him to them, and set forth to him the way [of the Lord] more fully.

Christian ministers » Success attending » Apollos

Acts 18:24-28

And a certain Jew, named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught correctly the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John. And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But Aquila and Priscilla having heard him, took him to them, and set forth to him the way [of the Lord] more fully. read more.
And when he wished to go over into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to give him welcome; and when he was come, he gave much aid to those who had believed through grace. For he publicly confuted the Jews, with power, showing by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.

Diligence » Exemplified » Apollos

Acts 18:25

This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught correctly the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John.

Diligence » Figurative » Apollos

Acts 18:25

This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught correctly the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John.

Missionaries » Exemplified » Apollos

Acts 18:25

This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught correctly the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John.

Missionaries » Apollos

Acts 18:24

And a certain Jew, named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus.

Orator » Instances of » Apollos

Acts 18:24-28

And a certain Jew, named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught correctly the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John. And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But Aquila and Priscilla having heard him, took him to them, and set forth to him the way [of the Lord] more fully. read more.
And when he wished to go over into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to give him welcome; and when he was come, he gave much aid to those who had believed through grace. For he publicly confuted the Jews, with power, showing by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.

Zeal » Holy--exemplified » Apollos

Acts 18:25

This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught correctly the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John.

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