Acts 18:28

Translations

Modern

For he powerfully refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.

Traditional

For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.

Literal

For he was powerfully refuting the Jews publicly, showing by the Scriptures Jesus to be the Christ.

Latin

Vehementer enim Judæos revincebat publice, ostendens per Scripturas esse Christum Jesum.

Original

Greek

English

For he powerfully refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.

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

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This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,

Parallels

Acts 13:1–3 Acts 15:36–41

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

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

Topics

Apollos: An Eloquent, Christian Convert at Corinth Christian Minister: Success Attending: Apollos Ephesus: Apollos Visits and Preaches In Orator: Apollos Religious Zeal: Exemplified The Scriptures: Testify of Christ Word of God: Testify of Jesus

Acts 18:28

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