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for he powerfully refuted the Jews, publicly showing by the scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.
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The Power of Scripture
Commentators emphasize that Apollos's power came from his mastery of the Old Testament. He skillfully used existing Scripture to prove that Jesus is the Messiah. John Calvin highlights this as proof that the Bible is clear and sufficient for defending the faith, powerful enough to overcome even the most stubborn opposition.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For he mightily convinced the Jews. He did it by strong arguments; he bore down all opposition, and effectually silenced them. And tha…
Powerfully (ευτονως). Adverb from ευτονος (ευ, well, τεινω, to stretch), well-strung, at full stretch.
Confuted
19th Century
Anglican
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…
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Baptist
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…
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 …
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he mightily convinced the Jews His reasoning was so strong and nervous, his arguments so weighty and powerful, a…
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…
