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Acts 18:23–28

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And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.
¶ And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.
This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.
And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.
And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:
For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.
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From verse 23

  1. Acts 14:22Rank 1 from verse 23
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    22Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

  2. Acts 16:6Rank 2 from verse 23
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    6Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,

  3. Acts 15:32Rank 3 from verse 23
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    32And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.

  4. Acts 15:41Rank 4 from verse 23
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    41And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.

  5. 1 Corinthians 16:1Rank 5 from verse 23
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    1NOW concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.

From verse 24

  1. 1 Corinthians 3:5–6Rank 1 from verse 24
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    5Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?

    6I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

  2. 1 Corinthians 4:6Rank 2 from verse 24
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    6And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.

  3. Titus 3:13Rank 3 from verse 24
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    13Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.

  4. 1 Corinthians 1:12Rank 4 from verse 24
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    12Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.

  5. 1 Corinthians 16:12Rank 5 from verse 24
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    12As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.

From verse 25

  1. Acts 19:3Rank 1 from verse 25
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    3And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism.

  2. Hosea 14:9Rank 2 from verse 25
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    9Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.

  3. Romans 12:11Rank 3 from verse 25
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    11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

  4. Acts 19:23Rank 4 from verse 25
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    23And the same time there arose no small stir about that way.

  5. Acts 19:9Rank 5 from verse 25
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    9But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.

From verse 26

  1. 1 Corinthians 12:21Rank 1 from verse 26
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    21And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.

  2. Acts 14:3Rank 2 from verse 26
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    3Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

  3. Acts 18:25Rank 3 from verse 26
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    25This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.

  4. Ephesians 6:19–20Rank 4 from verse 26
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    19And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

    20For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

  5. Hebrews 6:1Rank 5 from verse 26
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    1THEREFORE leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

From verse 27

  1. 2 Thessalonians 2:13–14Rank 1 from verse 27
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    13But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

    14Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  2. James 1:16–18Rank 2 from verse 27
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    16Do not err, my beloved brethren.

    17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

    18Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

  3. 1 Corinthians 15:10Rank 3 from verse 27
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    10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

  4. 1 Corinthians 16:3Rank 4 from verse 27
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    3And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

  5. 1 Corinthians 3:10–14Rank 5 from verse 27
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    10According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.

    11For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

    12Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;

    13Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.

    14If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.

From verse 28

  1. 1 Corinthians 15:3–4Rank 1 from verse 28
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    3For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

    4And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

  2. Acts 18:5Rank 2 from verse 28
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    5And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.

  3. Acts 26:22–23Rank 3 from verse 28
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    22Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:

    23That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.

  4. Acts 9:22Rank 4 from verse 28
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    22But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.

  5. Luke 24:44Rank 5 from verse 28
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    44And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.

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DEFINED WORDS

Acts 18:23

COMBINED MEANING

after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

spent

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1. Used, consumed, exhausted, or emptied. 2. Passed or drew toward its end, as time, a day, or life.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

time

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A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

departed

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1. Left, went away, or moved from a place or person. 2. Ceased to remain, was removed, disappeared, or passed away. 3. Turned or separated from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. Left earthly life or this world.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

order

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Sense 1: Arrangement in a sequence, position, rank, class, manner, pattern, or appointed course. Sense 2: An instruction, rule, prescribed service, or kind of office. Sense 3: To set in order: to arrange, recount, repair, regulate, or complete.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

strengthening

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of strengthen, meaning to make stronger, confirm, encourage, fortify, or increase in power.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 18:24

COMBINED MEANING

certain

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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

named

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of name, meaning to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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mighty

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Possessing or displaying great strength, power, ability, rank, or effect.

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COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 18:25

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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instructed

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Taught, trained, informed, directed, counselled, warned, or corrected concerning a matter.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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fervent

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1. Intensely hot or burning. 2. Earnest, zealous, or intensely active in spirit, affection, or prayer.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

spake

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The past tense of speak: uttered or expressed words, addressed someone, or communicated a matter in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

knowing

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Sense 1: Perceiving, understanding, recognizing, or being acquainted with. Sense 2: Having knowledge or skill.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 18:26

COMBINED MEANING

began

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Past-tense or past-participial form of begin (to have an original or first existence; to take rise; to commence).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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speak

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Sense 1: To utter words or articulate sounds, or to use a language. Sense 2: To address or converse with someone. Sense 3: To state, declare, make mention of, or otherwise make a matter known.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

synagogue

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A Jewish assembly or the place where such an assembly meets.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604

COMBINED MEANING

whom

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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Aquila

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Aquila, a Jewish believer and fellowlabourer associated with Priscilla and Paul.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

heard

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Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

expounded

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Explained, interpreted, unfolded, or set forth the meaning or order of a matter.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 18:27

COMBINED MEANING

disposed

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1. Ordered, arranged, or set in a particular manner. 2. Inclined, minded, willing, or purposed to do something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

pass

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To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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brethren

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1. Persons of the same people, tribe, community, or shared service who are regarded or addressed as brothers. 2. Persons regarded as brothers by reason of faith or another spiritual relation. 3. Male siblings or other male relatives.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

wrote

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Set down, recorded, composed, or communicated in writing; the past tense of write.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

exhorting

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of exhort, meaning to urge, call upon, encourage, admonish, beseech, or charge earnestly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

helped

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of help, meaning to aid, assist, or support.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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believed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of believe. Sense 1: To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded. Sense 2: To trust or place confidence in.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

grace

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Sense 1: Favor, acceptance, goodwill, kindness, or mercy. Sense 2: A favor, gift, benefit, or help freely bestowed, especially God's favor and enabling help; in salvation, explicitly contrasted with works and debt. Sense 3: Pleasing quality, beauty, attractiveness, or elegance, including gracious speech. Sense 4: Thankfulness or gratitude.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 18:28

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shewing

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Showing, revealing, displaying, demonstrating, declaring, telling, proving, making known, or actively presenting something to view or understanding.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

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24¶ And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.

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25This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.

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26And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.

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27And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:

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28For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.

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