Acts 18:24

"Having spent some time there, he departed and went through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, in order, establishing all the disciples."

Key Reflection

In Acts 18:24, after spending time in Corinth, Aquila and Priscilla's fellow worker, a man named Apollos, departed to share the gospel further north, traveling through Galatia and Phrygia. This journey was significant as it extended the reach of the Christian message beyond Corinth, establishing disciples along the way. The cultural context suggests that such missionary work was part of spreading Christianity throughout the regions of the Roman Empire, demonstrating the communal nature of early Christian mission efforts.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 24. And a certain Jew named Apollos. Apollos afterwards became a distinguished and successful preacher of the gospel, 1 Co 1:12; 1 Co 3:5,6; 4:6; Tit 3:13. Nothing more is known of him than is stated in these passages. Born at Alexandria. Alexandria was a celebrated city in Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great. There were large numbers of Jews resident there. See Barnes "Ac 6:9". An eloquent man. Alexandria was famous for its schools; and it is probable that Apollos, in addition to his natural endowments, had enjoyed the benefit of these schools. Mighty in the Scriptures. Well instructed, or able in the Old Testament.

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