Who was Apollos?

Eloquent preacher and scholar

The story of Apollos

Apollos - Teacher of the Way
Apollos - Teacher of the Way
Teacher of the Way

Apollos was a prominent figure in the early Christian church. He was a Jewish Christian from Alexandria, Egypt, and was a contemporary of Paul the Apostle. He was a learned man, well-versed in the Scriptures, and a powerful preacher. He was a teacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ and a leader in the early church. Apollos was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and his parents are unknown. He had no known siblings. He was a disciple of John the Baptist and was baptized by him. After John's death, Apollos heard the gospel of Jesus Christ from Aquila and Priscilla, and he became a powerful preacher of the gospel. He traveled to Ephesus and Corinth, where he taught and preached the gospel. He was a great help to Paul in his ministry, and the two worked together to spread the gospel. Apollos is best known for his powerful preaching and teaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He was a great help to Paul in his ministry, and the two worked together to spread the gospel. He was a learned man, well-versed in the Scriptures, and a powerful preacher. He was a teacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ and a leader in the early church. He was a great example of faith and courage, and his legacy lives on in the church today.

Name meaning

The name "Apollos" is of Greek origin and is derived from the name Apollo, the Greek god of music, art, prophecy, knowledge, and light. In a biblical context, Apollos is mentioned in the New Testament as an eloquent Jewish Christian from Alexandria who, after being instructed in the way of the Lord, played a significant role in the early church, particularly in Corinth, as mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles and the First Epistle to the Corinthians. The name Apollos carries connotations of strength, wisdom, and artistic ability, reflecting the attributes of the deity Apollo.

Name origin

Greek

Role

Teacher of the Way

First mention

The Acts of the Apostles 18:24

Appearances in the Bible

10 mentions

In Hebrew

אפולוס

Apollos in the Bible

Explore all 7 chapters where Apollos appears

The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 18

The Voyage to Rome

Paul continues his missionary work in Corinth, and Apollos also begins preaching there.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 19

The Riot in Ephesus

Paul performs miracles in Ephesus and teaches about the Holy Spirit.

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1 Corinthians

Chapter 1

The Report of the Corinthian Divisions

Paul introduces himself, and addresses the divisions among the Corinthians. He encourages them to be united in their fai...

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1 Corinthians

Chapter 3

Wisdom of this Age and God's Power

Paul teaches about the role of apostles and leaders in the church and the importance of building on the foundation of Je...

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1 Corinthians

Chapter 4

The Responsibility of Ministers

Paul teaches about humility and the importance of being faithful servants of Jesus.

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1 Corinthians

Chapter 16

The Collection for the Saints

Paul tells the Christians to be strong in their faith, to collect money for poor Christians and to be careful of false t...

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Titus

Chapter 3

Instructions for Living in Peace

Paul instructs Titus on the importance of living in peace with all men, and avoiding unproductive arguments. He also enc...

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