person
Apollos
Ἀπολλῶς
Apollos, an eloquent and learned Jewish Christian from Alexandria, was an important figure in the early church who worked alongside Paul in spreading the gospel.
- verses
- 10
- first named
- Acts 18:24
- last named
- Titus 3:13
- period
- the New Testament
- role
- Man
Description
Who was Apollos?
Apollos was a prominent Jewish Christian from Alexandria, known for his eloquence, knowledge of the Scriptures, and effectiveness in preaching the gospel. He is first mentioned in the book of Acts as a learned man who spoke with great fervor and taught about Jesus accurately, though he knew only the baptism of John. After receiving further instruction from Priscilla and Aquila in Ephesus, Apollos went to Achaia and greatly helped the believers there, vigorously refuting the Jews in public debate and proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Messiah.
In Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, Apollos is mentioned as one of the leaders that some of the Corinthian believers were aligning themselves with, alongside Paul and Cephas (Peter). Paul clarifies that both he and Apollos are merely servants through whom the Corinthians came to believe, each serving the role God had assigned to them. Paul planted, Apollos watered, but God made it grow. Paul also mentions Apollos as a positive example when discussing the need for humility and unity among believers.
Later, in Paul's letter to Titus, Apollos is mentioned again as someone Paul encourages Titus to help on his journey, together with Zenas the lawyer. This suggests that Apollos continued to be actively involved in ministry and was a valued co-worker in spreading the gospel message.
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- Acts 19Apollos was at Corinth while Paul passed through the interior to Ephesus.
- 1 Corinthians 1Apollos is named as one of the figures around whom Corinthian allegiance has gathered.
- 1 Corinthians 3Apollos watered what Paul planted and served through whom the brothers believed.
- 1 Corinthians 4Apollos is drawn into Paul's lesson as the other example set before the brothers.
- 1 Corinthians 16Apollos is strongly urged to visit, declines for now, and will go when he has the opportunity.
- Titus 3Apollos is to be equipped so that he has everything he needs.
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