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Apollos
An eloquent Jew of Alexandria, mighty in the scriptures, who watered what Paul had planted.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Scholarly — supported scholarly belief · 1
Origin & birthplace
BibleAn eloquent Jew of Alexandria, mighty in the Scriptures, who preached boldly at Ephesus and Corinth.
Acts 18:24–28
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Ephesus
Life, role & deeds
BibleSome at Corinth rallied to his name against Paul's — a division Paul rebuked.
1 Corinthians 1:12; 3:4–6
ScholarlyAn Alexandrian Jew 'mighty in the scriptures', Apollos reflects the learned Hellenistic Judaism of Alexandria — the world of the philosopher Philo. From Martin Luther onward some scholars have proposed him as the unnamed author of the letter to the Hebrews, on the strength of its polished Greek and Alexandrian cast of thought.
A long-standing scholarly proposal (Luther onward); cf. Acts 18:24
Where in scripture
Acts1 CorinthiansTitus
Acts 18:24Acts 19:11 Corinthians 1:121 Corinthians 3:41 Corinthians 3:51 Corinthians 3:61 Corinthians 3:221 Corinthians 4:61 Corinthians 16:12Titus 3:13
Places in their life
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In art
