Acts 18:24

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

Cross-reference

Acts 18:28 Parallel

Acts 18:28 shows Apollos debating and proving Jesus is the Christ—the practical result of his learning here.

Acts 18:19 Historical context

Acts 18:19 records Paul's visit to Ephesus — Apollos now arrives in the same city, continuing the Ephesus narrative.

Acts 7:22 Parallel

Acts 7:22 says Moses was educated and powerful in speech—a parallel to Apollos's learning and eloquence here.

Acts 19:1 Historical context

Acts 19:1 picks up Apollos's story, noting he was at Corinth when Paul reached Ephesus. Direct narrative sequel.

Acts 6:9 Historical context

In Acts 6:9, Alexandrian Jews opposed Stephen; here Apollos, also from Alexandria, uses his learning for the gospel.

Ezra 7:6 Parallel

In Ezra 7:6, Ezra is a scribe skilled in the Law—paralleling Apollos's thorough knowledge of Scriptures here.

1 Corinthians 1:12 Historical context

1 Cor 1:12 shows Apollos became a faction leader in Corinth — the very Apollos introduced here. Reveals his later influence.

1 Corinthians 3:5 Historical context

1 Cor 3:5 identifies Apollos as a servant alongside Paul — expanding on his role introduced here.

1 Corinthians 3:6 Historical context

1 Cor 3:6 uses Paul and Apollos as examples of planting and watering — directly building on Apollos's introduction here.

1 Corinthians 4:6 Historical context

1 Cor 4:6 applies the lesson of Apollos and Paul to warn against pride — referencing his ministry from Acts.

1 Corinthians 16:12 Historical context

1 Cor 16:12 notes Apollos's reluctance to visit Corinth — showing his ongoing relationship with the church.

Titus 3:13 Historical context

Titus 3:13 urges speeding Apollos on his way — a later reference to the same Apollos first introduced here.

In 1 Corinthians 2:1, Paul says he did not use eloquence—contrasting with Apollos's natural eloquence here.

In 2 Corinthians 10:10, Paul's speaking is called unimpressive—contrasting with Apollos's eloquence here.

Exodus 4:10 Contrast

In Exodus 4:10, Moses claims he is not eloquent; here Apollos is described as eloquent and learned.

Matthew 13:52 describes a scribe bringing out old and new treasures — Apollos knew the OT (old) and later learned the full gospel (new).