Acts 19:1

Translations

Modern

While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples

Traditional

And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,

Literal

And it came to pass while Apollos was in Corinth that Paul, having passed through the upper parts to come to Ephesus and having found certain disciples,

Latin

Factum est autem cum Apollo esset Corinthi, ut Paulus peragratis superioribus partibus veniret Ephesum, et inveniret quosdam discipulos:

Original

Greek

English

While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples

Notes

Acts 19:1–7

Paul traveled to Ephesus after Apollos had left. Later, Apollos returned to Ephesus while Paul was still there (1 Corinthians 16:12). The two men had different personalities, gifts, and roles, but God worked through both of them.
Some Christians in Ephesus did not fully understand the Christian faith (Acts 18:26). They did not receive the Holy Spirit when they believed the good news about Jesus. They had accepted John's baptism, which called for repentance from sin, but had not received Christian baptism, which included the gift of the Holy Spirit. When Paul had instructed them further, they were able to receive Christian baptism and the Holy Spirit (19:5, 6).

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 John the Baptist Paul (Saul) Baptism

Events

Related verses

1 Corinthians 16:12
Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
Acts 18:23–28
After Paul had spent some time in Antioch, he traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
Acts 18:1
After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.
1 Corinthians 1:12
What I mean is this: Individuals among you are saying, “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos,” “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.”
Acts 18:19–21
When they reached Ephesus, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews.
1 Corinthians 3:4–7
For when one of you says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not mere men?

Parallels

Acts 10:44–48

People

Apollos: Eloquent Jewish Christian from Alexandria, co-worker with Paul Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles

Places

Corinth: Ancient Greek city; recipient of Paul's epistles Ephesus: Major city in Asia Minor; important center for early Christianity

Glossary

Apollos Asiarch Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Letter to the Colossians Letter to the Ephesians Paul the Apostle Philippians, Letter to the Spirit of God Timothy, First Letter to Travel

Topics

Apollos: An Eloquent, Christian Convert at Corinth Asia: Gospel Preached In, by Paul Corinth: Visited by Apollos Ephesus: Paul Visits and Preaches In

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