Today's reading introduces an important, but less covered figure in the story of the early church. Paul mentions Apollos several times in his letters, so we know that his ministry was effective and widespread. It also gives us a hint how important Priscilla and Aquila were.
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Sam
Acts 18:24-28
24 Now there came to Ephesus a Jew named Apollos, a native of
Alexandria. He was an eloquent man, well-versed in the scriptures. 25He
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.
26He began to speak boldly in the
synagogue; but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and
explained the Way of God to him more accurately. 27And when he
wished to cross over to Achaia, the believers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples to welcome him. On his
arrival he greatly helped those who through grace had become believers, 28for
he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, showing by the scriptures that the
Messiah is Jesus.
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