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What Does the Bible Say About Apollos?

11 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Apollos in the Bible

Discover 13 powerful Bible verses about apollos. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential old testament history topic.

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Total Verses
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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Apollos

  1. 1
    Acts 18:24
    And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Acts 18:25
    This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Acts 18:26
    And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Acts 18:27
    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:
    KJV
  5. 5
    Acts 18:28
    For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ. Christ: or, is the Christ
    KJV
  6. 6
    Acts 19:1
    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,
    KJV
  7. 7
    1 Corinthians 3:4
    For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
    KJV
  8. 8
    1 Corinthians 3:5
    Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
    KJV
  9. 9
    1 Corinthians 3:6
    I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.
    KJV
  10. 10
    1 Corinthians 3:7
    So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
    KJV

Subtopics of Apollos

An eloquent, Christian convert at Corinth
Refuses to return to Rome
Paul writes Titus about
An eloquent Christian convert at Corinth

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Apollos? (11 Verses)

And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.
This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.
And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.
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:
For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ. Christ: or, is the Christ
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,
For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.
So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Apollos

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about apollos. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about apollos and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about apollos is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on apollos needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about apollos with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about apollos, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about apollos?
Discover 13 powerful Bible verses about apollos. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential old testament history topic. The Bible contains 11 key verses about apollos spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about apollos are there?
There are 11 key Bible verses about apollos compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about apollos?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about apollos is Acts 18:24 — "And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus."
Where in the Bible does it talk about apollos?
Apollos is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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