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Apollos

A gifted preacher from Alexandria who was humble enough to be taught by a tentmaking couple.

The story

1. Fervent but incomplete Acts 18:24-25

   He teaches accurately, knowing only John's baptism.

2. Taken aside Acts 18:26

   Priscilla and Aquila explain the way of God more accurately.

3. Sent to Achaia Acts 18:27-28

   He greatly helps the believers and refutes opponents in public.

4. A name for a faction 1 Cor 1:12; 3:4

   Corinthians divide into camps: I follow Apollos.

5. Apollos watered 1 Cor 3:5-6

   Paul calls them fellow servants; God gives the growth.

6. Not willing to go yet 1 Cor 16:12; Titus 3:13

   He declines to return to Corinth for now; later Paul asks Titus to help him on his way.

Key verses

“He was an eloquent man, competent in the Scriptures.” Acts 18:24 (ESV)

Read together: Acts 18:24-25 · Acts 18:26 · Acts 18:27-28 · 1 Cor 1:12; 3:4 · 1 Cor 3:5-6 · 1 Cor 16:12; Titus 3:13

Questions to sit with

1. Apollos let two tentmakers correct him. Who has permission to tell you you are missing something?
2. Where are people tempted to follow a favorite teacher instead of Jesus? Are you?

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.