New Testament · 1st century

Apollos

Who was Apollos?

Apollos was an eloquent, learned preacher who powerfully proclaimed Jesus from the Scriptures.

RoleEloquent preacher of the early church
Era1st century
FromAlexandria
GiftEloquence in the Scriptures
Taught byPriscilla and Aquila

A Jew from Alexandria, “mighty in the Scriptures,” Apollos taught about Jesus accurately but knew only the baptism of John, until Priscilla and Aquila explained the way of God more fully to him.

He became a powerful help to the believers in Achaia, vigorously refuting opponents in public debate from the Scriptures.

When some in Corinth split into factions over favorite teachers, Paul insisted that he and Apollos were merely servants through whom people believed.

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
Acts 18:24 “Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, well versed in the Scriptures.” 1 Corinthians 3:6 “I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.”
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Original BibleDawn profile. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy. Scripture quoted from the public-domain Berean Standard Bible.