Apollos Begins His Ministry

18:24 Now a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, arrived in Ephesus.92 He was an eloquent speaker,93 well-versed94 in the scriptures. 18:25 He had been instructed in95 the way of the Lord, and with great enthusiasm96 he spoke and taught accurately the facts97 about Jesus, although he knew98 only the baptism of John. 18:26 He began to speak out fearlessly99 in the synagogue,100 but when Priscilla and Aquila101 heard him, they took him aside102 and explained the way of God to him more accurately. 18:27 When Apollos103 wanted to cross over to Achaia,104 the brothers encouraged105 him106 and wrote to the disciples to welcome him. When he arrived, he107 assisted greatly those who had believed by grace, 18:28 for he refuted the Jews vigorously108 in public debate,109 demonstrating from the scriptures that the Christ110 was Jesus.111