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for he powerfully confuted the Jews, [and that] publicly, showing by the scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Powerfully (ευτονως). Adverb from ευτονος (ευ, well, τεινω, to stretch), well-strung, at full stretch.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For he mightily convinced the Jews. He did it by strong arguments; he bore down all opposition, and effectually silenced them. And tha…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He mightily convinced the Jews.—The conclusion to which he led the Jews was the same as that which St. Paul urged on them. The pro…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Now let us sing ourselves an encouraging hymn that as Christ, the Lord, said to Paul, Fear not, so his Spirit may say to us tonight: "Give…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

A number of people who identified themselves in some way with the Gospel were at Ephesus before Paul began to minister there—people like Priscilla …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

He overcame the Jews. By this it appears for what purpose the ability Apollos had (in that he was mighty in the Holy Scriptures) served; n…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For he mightily convinced the Jews
His reasoning was so strong and nervous, his arguments so weighty and powerful, a…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Apollos taught the gospel of Christ as far as John's ministry would carry him, and no further. We cannot help but think he had heard of Christ's de…

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