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Accurate, Yet Incomplete
Commentators explain that Apollos taught "accurately" what he knew, which was significant: he understood Old Testament prophecy and John the Baptist's message about a coming Messiah. However, his knowledge was incomplete. He knew "only the baptism of John," meaning his understanding was limited to a pre-cross, pre-resurrection, and pre-Pentecost perspective. He hadn't yet grasped the full saving work of Jesus or the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 18:25
18th Century
Theologian
This man was instructed. The Greek term used means he was catechized. He was instructed, to some degree, in the knowledge of the …
AT Robertson
On Acts 18:25
Had been instructed in the way of the Lord (ην κατηχημενος την οδον του κυριου). Periphrastic past perfect passive of κατηχεω, rar…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 18:25
19th Century
Bishop
This man was instructed in the way of the Lord.—Better, had been instructed. The verb is the same as that used i…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 18:24–25
19th Century
Preacher
He had not gotten further than that; but it is always good to share what you do know.
It is the way to learn more. We do not doubt that many…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 18:25
Between the time of Paul’s stopover at Ephesus (18:19–21) and his return to the city on his third missionary journey (19:1ff.), Apollos came to Eph…
John Calvin
On Acts 18:25
16th Century
Theologian
He was instructed. What Luke adds shortly after seems not to agree with this commendation, namely, that Apollos knew only the baptism of J…
John Gill
On Acts 18:25
17th Century
Pastor
This man was instructed in the way of the Lord
Which John, whose baptism he only knew, came to prepare: the word her…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 18:24–28
17th Century
Minister
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…