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This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, although he knew only the baptism of John.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
This man was instructed. The Greek term used means he was catechized. He was instructed, to some degree, in the knowledge of the …
Had been instructed in the way of the Lord (ην κατηχημενος την οδον του κυριου). Periphrastic past perfect passive of κατηχεω, rar…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
He was instructed. What Luke adds shortly after seems not to agree with this commendation, namely, that Apollos knew only the baptism of J…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
This man was instructed in the way of the Lord Which John, whose baptism he only knew, came to prepare: the word her…
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…
