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Acts 19:1
While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul arrives in Ephesus after traveling through the interior, encountering a group of disciples while Apollos remains in Corinth. The narrative places this event during Paul’s journey, immediately preceding his direct inquiry about the Holy Spirit.
The words — Ἐγένετο (Egeneto) literally means “it came to pass,” and δὲ (de) functions as a narrative connector meaning “now.” These terms mark a deliberate chronological transition in the account.
The thread — The narrative of Paul’s travels connects to his earlier departure from Athens for Corinth (Acts 18:1) and his subsequent route through Galatia and Phrygia (Acts 18:23). The mention of Apollos aligns with Paul’s earlier correspondence regarding his movements (1 Corinthians 16:12).
Why it lands — The text establishes a chronological framework for Paul’s ministry and introduces a group of believers whose spiritual formation remains incomplete. It requires the reader to observe how early Christian communities sometimes operated with fragmented knowledge before the full revelation of the Spirit was communicated.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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,
Cross-references
- Acts 18:23 After Paul had spent some time in Antioch, he traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
- 1 Corinthians 16:12 Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
- Acts 18:1 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.
- Acts 18:19 When they reached Ephesus, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews.
- 1 Corinthians 1:12 What I mean is this: Individuals among you are saying, “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos,” “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.”
- 1 Corinthians 3:4 For when one of you says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not mere men?