Acts 18:27

Translations

Modern

When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.

Traditional

And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:

Literal

And in his resolving to pass through into Achaia, the brothers, having encouraged him, wrote to the disciples to welcome him, who, having arrived, helped greatly those having believed through grace.

Latin

Cum autem vellet ire Achaiam, exhortati fratres, scripserunt discipulis ut susciperent eum. Qui cum venisset, contulit multum his qui crediderant.

Original

Greek

English

When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.

Notes

Acts 18:23–19:41

This section describes Paul's third mission journey, which happened around AD 53 to 57. Paul visited Galatia and Phrygia again to build stronger relationships with the disciples (18:23). He then traveled to Ephesus, where he stayed for more than two years (19:1, 8–10).

Theme notes and profiles

Apollos Ephesus Paul (Saul) Priscilla and Aquila

Events

Related verses

2 Thessalonians 2:13–14
But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.
James 1:16–18
Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.
1 Corinthians 16:3
Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
Acts 9:27
Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus.
Philippians 1:25
Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
Titus 3:4–6
But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,
1 Peter 1:2–3
…according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
Romans 1:5
Through Him and on behalf of His name, we received grace and apostleship to call all those among the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith.
Acts 18:18
Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.
John 1:12–13
But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—
Philippians 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,
Colossians 2:12
And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.

Parallels

Acts 13:1–3 Acts 15:36–41

Places

Achaia: A Roman province in southern Greece, including Corinth

Glossary

Apollos Believers Book of the Acts of the Apostles Church Meetings Corinth Inscriptions Paul the Apostle Priscilla and Aquila Travel

Topics

Apollos: An Eloquent, Christian Convert at Corinth Christian Minister: Success Attending: Apollos Ephesus: Apollos Visits and Preaches In Grace is the Source of Faith Orator: Apollos Religious Zeal: Exemplified

Acts 18:27

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