Read the Bible
KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE

Acts 18:26

TEXT EDITION
Pure Cambridge Edition selected
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.
Share
Email linkOpen a new message in your email app
Read chapterReport
More

PASSAGE SELECTION

Build from either side

1 selected · 27 available

Add or remove verses within this chapter. The study tools update with the selected passage.

SCRIPTURE WITH SCRIPTURE

Cross References

All 21 ranked passages are available for comparison.

From verse 26

  1. 1 Corinthians 12:21Rank 1 from verse 26
    Open

    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
    Open

    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
    Open

    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
    Open

    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
    Open

    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,

  6. 1 Corinthians 3:18Rank 6 from verse 26
    Open

    18Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

  7. 2 Peter 3:18Rank 7 from verse 26
    Open

    18But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

  8. Acts 18:2–3Rank 8 from verse 26
    Open

    2And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them.

    3And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.

  9. Acts 28:23Rank 9 from verse 26
    Open

    23And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.

  10. Acts 8:31Rank 10 from verse 26
    Open

    31And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

  11. Isaiah 58:1Rank 11 from verse 26
    Open

    1CRY aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.

  12. John 7:17Rank 12 from verse 26
    Open

    17If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

  13. Luke 19:26Rank 13 from verse 26
    Open

    26For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.

  14. Luke 24:27Rank 14 from verse 26
    Open

    27And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

  15. Mark 10:15Rank 15 from verse 26
    Open

    15Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

  16. Matthew 18:3–4Rank 16 from verse 26
    Open

    3And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

    4Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

  17. Proverbs 1:5Rank 17 from verse 26
    Open

    5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

  18. Proverbs 22:17–18Rank 18 from verse 26
    Open

    17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.

    18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.

  19. Proverbs 25:12Rank 19 from verse 26
    Open

    12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

  20. Proverbs 9:9Rank 20 from verse 26
    Open

    9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

  21. 1 Corinthians 8:2Rank 21 from verse 26
    Open

    2And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

Definitions

Open a word for its full definition and concordance.

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 18:26

COMBINED MEANING

began

↗

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

COMBINED MEANING

speak

↗

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

↗

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

↗

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

↗

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

↗

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

heard

↗

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

↗

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

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

READ THE PASSAGE

View in context

Suggested context · Acts 18:24–28

The selected passage is highlighted. Context is a study aid.

18:24¶ And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.

18:25This 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.

18:26And 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.

Selected passage

18:27And 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:

18:28For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.

LOCAL PASTOR DIRECTORY

Ask a Pastor Near You

Enter a postal code or city and region to find nearby pastors committed to holding fast the faithful word.

Search runs in your browser using downloaded location data. It does not contact churches or a geocoding service. Approximate city and postal-area locations from GeoNames, licensed under CC BY 4.0.