Acts 18:27 “When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged…”

Acts 18:27

When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:

World English Bible

When he had determined to pass over into Achaia, the brothers encouraged him; and wrote to the disciples to receive him. When he had come, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace;

American Standard Version

And when he was minded to pass over into Achaia, the brethren encouraged him, and wrote to the disciples to receive him: and when he was come, he helped them much that had believed through grace;

Geneva Bible 1599

And when hee was minded to goe into Achaia, the brethren exhorting him, wrote to the disciples to receiue him: and after hee was come thither, he holpe them much which had beleeued through grace.

Darby Translation

And when he purposed to go into Achaia, the brethren wrote to the disciples engaging them to receive him, who, being come, contributed much to those who believed through grace.

Young's Literal Translation

and he being minded to go through into Achaia, the brethren wrote to the disciples, having exhorted them to receive him, who having come, did help them much who have believed through the grace,

Bible in Basic English

And when he had a desire to go over into Achaia, the brothers gave him help, and sent letters to the disciples requesting them to take him in among them: and when he had come, he gave much help to those who had faith through grace:

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Cross references

“the brethren”

Acts 9:27 1 Corinthians 16:3 Romans 16:1 Romans 16:2 2 Corinthians 3:1 2 Corinthians 3:2

Acts 9:27 · BSB

Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus.

1 Corinthians 16:3 · BSB

Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

Romans 16:1 · BSB

I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea.

Romans 16:2 · BSB

Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me.

2 Corinthians 3:1 · BSB

Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you?

2 Corinthians 3:2 · BSB

You yourselves are our letter, inscribed on our hearts, known and read by everyone.

“exhorting”

Colossians 4:10 3 John 1:8–10

Colossians 4:10 · BSB

My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.

3 John 1:8–10 · BSB

Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth.

“helped”

1 Corinthians 3:10–14 2 Corinthians 1:24 Philippians 1:25 1 Corinthians 3:6

1 Corinthians 3:10–14 · BSB

By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds.

2 Corinthians 1:24 · BSB

Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.

Philippians 1:25 · BSB

Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

1 Corinthians 3:6 · BSB

I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.

“believed”

James 1:16–18 Romans 1:5 1 Corinthians 15:10 Ephesians 2:8–10 Philippians 1:29 Colossians 2:12

James 1:16–18 · BSB

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.

Romans 1:5 · BSB

Through Him and on behalf of His name, we received grace and apostleship to call all those among the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith.

1 Corinthians 15:10 · BSB

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.

Ephesians 2:8–10 · BSB

For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,

Philippians 1:29 · BSB

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,

Colossians 2:12 · BSB

And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.

Also

Acts 19:1 Acts 18:18 Acts 18:12

Acts 19:1 · BSB

While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples

Acts 18:18 · BSB

Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.

Acts 18:12 · BSB

While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

26And 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.

28For he powerfully refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.

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