Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived at Ephesus. There he found some disciples New Living Translation While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior regions until he reached Ephesus, on the coast, where he found several believers. English Standard Version And it happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the inland country and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples. Berean Standard Bible While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples Berean Literal Bible Now it came to pass, while Apollos was in Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper parts to come to Ephesus, and having found certain disciples, King James Bible And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, New King James Version And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples New American Standard Bible Now it happened that while Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the upper country and came to Ephesus, and found some disciples. NASB 1995 It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the upper country and came to Ephesus, and found some disciples. NASB 1977 And it came about that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper country came to Ephesus, and found some disciples, Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the upper regions and came to Ephesus and found some disciples. Amplified Bible It happened that while Apollos was in Corinth, Paul went through the upper [inland] districts and came down to Ephesus, and found some disciples. Christian Standard Bible While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior regions and came to Ephesus. He found some disciples Holman Christian Standard Bible While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior regions and came to Ephesus. He found some disciples American Standard Version And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper country came to Ephesus, and found certain disciples: Contemporary English Version While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled across the hill country to Ephesus, where he met some of the Lord's followers. English Revised Version And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper country came to Ephesus, and found certain disciples: GOD'S WORD® Translation While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior provinces to get to the city of Ephesus. He met some disciples in Ephesus Good News Translation While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior of the province and arrived in Ephesus. There he found some disciples International Standard Version It was while Apollos was in Corinth that Paul passed through the inland districts and came to Ephesus. He found a few disciples there NET Bible While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul went through the inland regions and came to Ephesus. He found some disciples there New Heart English Bible It happened that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul, having passed through the upper country, came to Ephesus, and found certain disciples. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass, that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper region, came to Ephesus; and finding certain disciples, Weymouth New Testament During the stay of Apollos in Corinth, Paul, after passing through the inland districts, came to Ephesus, where he found a few disciples. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhile Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples World English Bible While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul, having passed through the upper country, came to Ephesus and found certain disciples. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it came to pass, in Apollos being in Corinth, Paul having gone through the upper parts, came to Ephesus, and having found certain disciples, Berean Literal Bible Now it came to pass, while Apollos was in Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper parts to come to Ephesus, and having found certain disciples, Young's Literal Translation And it came to pass, in Apollos' being in Corinth, Paul having gone through the upper parts, came to Ephesus, and having found certain disciples, Smith's Literal Translation And it was in Apollos' being in Corinth, Paul having passed through the higher parts, came to Ephesus: and having found certain disciples, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAND it came to pass, while Apollo was at Corinth, that Paul having passed through the upper coasts, came to Ephesus, and found certain disciples. Catholic Public Domain Version Now it happened that, while Apollo was at Corinth, Paul, after he had journeyed through the upper regions, arrived at Ephesus. And he met with certain disciples. New American Bible While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior of the country and came [down] to Ephesus where he found some disciples. New Revised Standard Version While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the interior regions and came to Ephesus, where he found some disciples. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAND it came to pass, that while Apol’los was at Cor’inth, Paul traveled through the northern countries and came to Eph'e-sus, and inquired of the disciples whom he found there, Aramaic Bible in Plain English And when Apollo was in Corinthus, Paulus went about in the upper countries and came to Ephesaus, and was questioning those disciples whom he had found there: NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd it came to pass, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, after passing through the upper districts, came to Ephesus, and finding certain disciples, Godbey New Testament And it came to pass, while Apollos was in Corinth, Paul having come through the upper regions came down into Ephesus: and found certain disciples, Haweis New Testament NOW it came to pass that during the time Apollos was at Corinth, Paul, after passing through the upper provinces, came to Ephesus; and finding certain disciples, Mace New Testament Whilst Apollos was at Corinth, Paul, having pass'd through the upper provinces of Asia, arrived at Ephesus, where finding some disciples, he said to them, Weymouth New Testament During the stay of Apollos in Corinth, Paul, after passing through the inland districts, came to Ephesus, where he found a few disciples. Worrell New Testament And it came to pass, while Apollos was in Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper districts, came to Ephesus, and found certain disciples; Worsley New Testament Now it came to pass while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul having passed through the upper parts of Asia came to Ephesus: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Holy Spirit Received at Ephesus1 While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples 2and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?” “No,” they answered, “we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”… Cross References Acts 18:24-28 Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, well versed in the Scriptures. / He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John. / And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. ... Acts 18:1-3 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. / There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them, / and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was. Acts 18:19-21 When they reached Ephesus, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews. / When they asked him to stay for a while longer, he declined. / But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus. Acts 20:1-3 When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia. / After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece, / where he stayed three months. And when the Jews formed a plot against him as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia. Acts 16:6-10 After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia, they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia. / And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them. / So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas. ... Acts 13:1-3 Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. / While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. Acts 14:26-28 From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed. / When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. / And they spent a long time there with the disciples. Acts 15:36-41 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing.” / Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark. / But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work. ... Acts 17:1-3 When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. / As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, / explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,” he declared. Acts 21:29 For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, and they assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple. 1 Corinthians 1:1-2 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, / To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours: 1 Corinthians 16:8-9 But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, / because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me. 2 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia: 2 Corinthians 11:28 Apart from these external trials, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. Romans 15:19 by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ. Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, that. Acts 18:24-28 And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus… 1 Corinthians 1:12 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. 1 Corinthians 3:4-7 For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? … Paul. Acts 18:23 And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples. came. Acts 18:19-21 And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews… Jump to Previous Apollos Apol'los Coasts Corinth Country Disciples Districts Ephesus Finding Found Higher Interior Passed Passing Paul Region Road UpperJump to Next Apollos Apol'los Coasts Corinth Country Disciples Districts Ephesus Finding Found Higher Interior Passed Passing Paul Region Road UpperActs 19 1. The Holy Spirit is given by Paul's hands.8. The Jews blaspheme his doctrine, which is confirmed by miracles. 13. The Jewish exorcists, 16. are beaten by a man who had an evil spirit. 19. Conjuring books are burnt. 21. Demetrius, for love of gain, raises an uproar against Paul; 35. which is appeased by the town clerk. While Apollos was at Corinth Apollos, a learned Jew from Alexandria, was known for his eloquence and knowledge of the Scriptures. His presence in Corinth indicates the spread of early Christianity beyond Jerusalem and Judea into the Gentile world. Corinth was a major city in ancient Greece, known for its commerce and immorality, making it a significant location for the early church. Apollos' ministry there highlights the diverse backgrounds of early Christian leaders and the importance of teaching and discipleship in the growth of the church. Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus There he found some disciples Persons / Places / Events 1. ApollosA learned Jew from Alexandria, known for his eloquence and knowledge of the Scriptures. He was in Corinth at the time of Paul's arrival in Ephesus. 2. Paul The Apostle to the Gentiles, who was on his third missionary journey. He traveled through the interior regions to reach Ephesus. 3. Ephesus A major city in Asia Minor, known for its temple of Artemis and as a center of commerce and culture. It became a significant location for early Christian ministry. 4. Disciples A group of believers in Ephesus whom Paul encountered. Their understanding of the faith was incomplete, as they had only received John's baptism. 5. Corinth A prominent city in Greece where Apollos was ministering. It was known for its diverse population and moral challenges, which Paul addressed in his letters to the Corinthians. Teaching Points The Importance of Sound DoctrinePaul's encounter with the disciples in Ephesus highlights the need for a complete understanding of the Gospel. Believers should seek to grow in their knowledge of Scripture and sound doctrine. The Role of the Holy Spirit The subsequent verses in Acts 19 reveal that the disciples had not received the Holy Spirit. This underscores the necessity of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer for empowerment and guidance. The Value of Discipleship and Mentorship Just as Apollos was mentored by Priscilla and Aquila, believers today should seek and provide mentorship to grow in faith and understanding. Strategic Ministry Locations Paul's choice to minister in Ephesus, a key city, demonstrates the importance of strategic planning in ministry to maximize impact. Unity in Ministry The cooperation between Paul and Apollos serves as a model for unity and collaboration among different ministries and church leaders. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 19:1?2. How does Acts 19:1 emphasize the importance of discipleship in our lives today? 3. What can we learn from Paul's journey to Ephesus about spreading the Gospel? 4. How does Acts 19:1 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? 5. Why is it crucial to seek the Holy Spirit's guidance as Paul did? 6. How can we apply Paul's dedication in Acts 19:1 to our daily walk? 7. What does Acts 19:1 reveal about the spread of Christianity in Ephesus? 8. How does Acts 19:1 demonstrate the role of the Holy Spirit in early Christianity? 9. Why was Paul traveling through the interior regions according to Acts 19:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 19? 11. Who were Priscilla and Aquila in the Bible? 12. How did Priscilla and Aquila help Apollos understand Christianity? 13. What did Paul do between his third and fourth journeys? 14. Is re-baptism supported by biblical teachings? What Does Acts 19:1 Mean While Apollos was at Corinth“While Apollos was at Corinth…” (Acts 19:1) places us in the flow of God’s unfolding plan. Apollos—an eloquent teacher who had recently been mentored by Priscilla and Aquila (Acts 18:24-28)—is now strengthening the church in Corinth (cf. 1 Corinthians 3:6). His fruitful ministry there shows: •The Lord uses different servants in different places, yet all labor in the same harvest (Acts 18:27; 1 Corinthians 1:12). •While one worker waters, another is already en route to plant elsewhere. Scripture affirms a seamless, Spirit-directed coordination among God’s people. Paul passed through the interior “Paul passed through the interior…” underscores his deliberate trek across inland Asia Minor (see Acts 18:23; 16:6). Instead of hugging the coast, Paul: •Revisits the Galatian and Phrygian churches, “strengthening all the disciples” (Acts 18:23). •Models perseverance; he keeps nurturing earlier converts even while pressing toward new fields (cf. 2 Timothy 2:2). This shows the literal, geographical faithfulness of the apostle and the trustworthy detail of Scripture’s record. And came to Ephesus “…and came to Ephesus.” Ephesus was a strategic cultural and religious hub (Acts 19:17-20; Revelation 2:1). Paul had promised a return when he left briefly on his previous visit (Acts 18:19-21). Now he fulfills that commitment, illustrating: •God’s timing: a door now stands wide open for “effective work” (1 Corinthians 16:8-9). •Faithfulness to vows: Paul follows through, echoing Psalm 15:4 on keeping one’s word. By arriving in Ephesus, Paul positions the gospel to radiate throughout Asia (Acts 19:10). There he found some disciples “There he found some disciples.” These men had embraced the limited light of John’s baptism (Acts 19:2-7). Paul’s encounter highlights: •Genuine seekers exist who need fuller revelation; the Lord orchestrates meetings to supply it (Acts 10:30-33). •Discipleship is more than initial belief—it presses toward complete understanding and Spirit-filled living (John 16:13; Acts 8:14-17). Paul will soon guide them into the fullness of Christ, proving that Scripture’s literal narrative also carries a practical call to deeper growth. summary Acts 19:1 serves as a hinge verse, uniting Apollos’s fruitful work in Corinth with Paul’s strategic advance to Ephesus. It portrays: •The Spirit’s seamless coordination of diverse servants. •Paul’s intentional, interior route that strengthens old churches while opening new fronts. •The fulfillment of promises and the positioning of the gospel in a major city. •The discovery of earnest yet incomplete disciples ready for fuller truth. In one concise sentence, God showcases His sovereign choreography, reliable geography, and loving pursuit of hearts that hunger for more of Him. XIX.(1) Paul having passed through the upper coasts.--This implies a route passing from Galatia and Phrygia through the interior, and coming thence to Ephesus. The "coast," in the modern sense of the term, St. Paul did not even approach. Verse 1. - Country for coasts, A.V.; found for finding, A.V. and T.R. The upper country (τὰ ἀνωτερικὰ μέρη); the inland districts of Galatia and Phrygia, through which St. Paul journeyed on his way to Ephesus, as distinguished from the seacoast on which Ephesus stood. Disciples. They were like Apollos, believers in the Lord Jesus through the preaching of John the Baptist. It looks as if they were companions of Apollos, and had come with him from Alexandria, perhaps for some purpose of trade or Commerce.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Whileἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Apollos Ἀπολλῶ (Apollō) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 625: Apollos, a Jew of Alexandria. Probably from the same as Apollonia; Apollos, an Israelite. was εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. at ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Corinth, Κορίνθῳ (Korinthō) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 2882: Corinthus, a city of Greece. Paul Παῦλον (Paulon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. passed through διελθόντα (dielthonta) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 1330: To pass through, spread (as a report). From dia and erchomai; to traverse. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. interior ἀνωτερικὰ (anōterika) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 510: Upper, higher-lying, inland. From anoteros; superior, i.e. more remote. [and] came ἐλθεῖν (elthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 2064: To come, go. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Ephesus. Ἔφεσον (Epheson) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2181: Ephesus, a coast city, capital of the Roman province Asia. Probably of foreign origin; Ephesus, a city of Asia Minor. [There] καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. he found εὑρεῖν (heurein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. some τινας (tinas) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. disciples μαθητάς (mathētas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. Links Acts 19:1 NIVActs 19:1 NLT Acts 19:1 ESV Acts 19:1 NASB Acts 19:1 KJV Acts 19:1 BibleApps.com Acts 19:1 Biblia Paralela Acts 19:1 Chinese Bible Acts 19:1 French Bible Acts 19:1 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 19:1 It happened that while Apollos was at (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |