Acts 18:24-26 NIV,NKJV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 18:25

Verse 25− 25.He was instructed. That which Luke addeth shortly after seemeth not to agree with this commendation, to wit, that he knew only the baptism of John. But this latter member is added by way of correction. Nevertheless, these two agree very well together; that he understood the doctrine of the gospel, because he both knew that the Redeemer was given to the world, and also was well and sincerely instructed concerning the grace of reconciliation; and yet had he been trained up only in... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 18:26

Verse 26− 26.Whom, when Priscilla. By this it appeareth how far Priscilla and Aquila were from the love of themselves, and from envying another man’s virtue, in that they deliver those things familiarly and privately to an eloquent man, which he may afterward utter publicly. They excelled not in the same grace wherein he did excel, and, peradventure, they might have been despised in the congregation. Moreover, they most diligently help him, whom they see better furnished as well with eloquence... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:24

Now for and, A.V.; an Alexandrian by race for born at Alexandria, A.V.; learned for eloquent, A.V. ( λόγιος ); came to Ephesus ; and he was mighty, etc., for and mighty in the Scriptures, came, etc., A.V. From Acts 18:24 to Acts 18:28 is a distinct episode, and an important one, as containing the first mention of a very remarkable man, Apollos (a short form of Apollonius, like Epaphras for Epaphroditus ) of Alexandria, a city destined to play a conspicuous part in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:24-28

The episode. The five verses which make up this section are unique in this respect, that the historian, leaving his hero engaged in unknown labors in Phrygia and Galatia, gives us in them a view of what was going on meanwhile at Ephesus. And a most curious narrative it is. It introduces to us one of the most remarkable men of his age, the Alexandrian Apollos, a Jew of great learning, great ability, and great eloquence; and relates his accession to the Church and to the ranks of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:24-28

Variety in Christian service. We learn— I. THAT GOD ENDOWS HIS SERVANTS WITH VARIOUS GIFTS We have been following the course and rejoicing in the good work of Paul; now we come to another Christian workman of different make,—Apollos. God furnished him with opportunities and faculties that fitted him for service other than that which the great apostle of the Gentiles rendered. Apollos: 1. Had an acquaintance with Greek thought, gained at Alexandria, superior to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:24-28

The eloquent Apollos. I. PAUL AND APOLLOS : A CONTRAST . "I planted, Apollos watered." Different Divine instruments, shaped out of different material, prepared in different ways, destined for different objects. The unity in variety in Christian character is one of the chief beauties in the garden of God. II. APOLLO AS AN EXAMPLE OF THE USE OF CONSECRATED LEARNING IN THE CAUSE OF CHRIST . Here learning is kindled by sacred enthusiasm; it is rooted... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:24-28

Apollos. Alexandria's mission. Its broader view of Judaism. Its intermediate position between Palestine and the Christian Church. Variety of human talent and acquirement all serviceable to Christ. Humility of the truly good man, who, though himself learned, is willing to be taught by those who have more of the grace of God. Ministers may get help from their people. Apollos in the footsteps of Paul. He was no rival, but a fellow-laborer. Hence willingly forwarded in his proposal to visit... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:24-28

The opportunities vouchsafed to fitness. The doctrine of man's opportunity is the correlative of that of God's providence. A world of opportunity there ever is, ever is even for every man. How much of it mournfully perishes for lack of fitness in those who should be fit! A wonderful quantity and variety of fitness there is which waits upon opportunity, hangs precarious on it, but which often pines away because the opportunity given is not seen, or seen is not rightly appraised and humbly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:25-26

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... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 18:24

And a certain Jew named Apollos - Apollos afterward became a distinguished and successful preacher of the gospel, 1Co 1:12; 1 Corinthians 3:5-6; 1 Corinthians 4:6; Titus 3:13. Nothing more is known of him than is stated in these passages.Born at Alexandria - Alexandria was a celebrated city in Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great. There were large numbers of Jews resident there. See the notes on Acts 6:9.An eloquent man - Alexandria was famous for its schools, and it is probable that Apollos,... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 18:25

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 18:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:24-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:24-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:24-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:24-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:24-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 18:25-26

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 18:24

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