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After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;
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After Athens, Paul went to Corinth.
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After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.
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After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth.
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Then Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.
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And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them.
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That is where he discovered Aquila, a Jew born in Pontus, and his wife, Priscilla. They had just arrived from Italy, part of the general expulsion of Jews from Rome ordered by Claudius.
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There he met 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 see them,
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And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla (because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome); and he came to them.
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There he became acquainted with a Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently arrived from Italy with his wife, Priscilla. They had been expelled from Italy as a result of Claudius Caesar's order to deport all Jews from Rome.
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And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
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Paul moved in with them, and they worked together at their common trade of tentmaking.
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and because he was a tentmaker as they were, he stayed and worked with them.
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So, because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them and worked; for by occupation they were tentmakers.
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Paul lived and worked with them, for they were tentmakers just as he was.
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And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.
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But every Sabbath he was at the meeting place, doing his best to convince both Jews and Greeks about Jesus.
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Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks.
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And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuaded both Jews and Greeks.
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Each Sabbath found Paul at the synagogue, trying to convince the Jews and Greeks alike.
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And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.
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When Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia, Paul was able to give all his time to preaching and teaching, doing everything he could to persuade the Jews that Jesus was in fact God's Messiah.
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When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.
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When Silas and Timothy had come from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.
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And after Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul spent his full time preaching and testifying to the Jews, telling them, "The Messiah you are looking for is Jesus."
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And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.
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But no such luck. All they did was argue contentiously and contradict him at every turn. Totally exasperated, Paul had finally had it with them and gave it up as a bad job. "Have it your way, then," he said. "You've made your bed; now lie in it. From now on I'm spending my time with the other nations."
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But when the Jews opposed Paul and became abusive, he shook out his clothes in protest and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am clear of my responsibility. From now on I will go to the Gentiles."
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But when they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook his garments and said to them, "Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles."
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But when the Jews opposed him and insulted him, Paul shook the dust from his robe and said, "Your blood be upon your own heads--I am innocent. From now on I will go to the Gentiles."
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And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue.
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He walked out and went to the home of Titius Justus, a God-fearing man who lived right next to the Jews' meeting place.
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Then Paul left the synagogue and went next door to the house of Titius Justus, a worshiper of God.
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And he departed from there and entered the house of a certain man named Justus, one who worshiped God, whose house was next door to the synagogue.
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After that he stayed with Titius Justus, a Gentile who worshiped God and lived next door to the synagogue.
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And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.
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But Paul's efforts with the Jews weren't a total loss, for Crispus, the meeting-place president, put his trust in the Master. His entire family believed with him. In the course of listening to Paul, a great many Corinthians believed and were baptized.
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Crispus, the synagogue ruler, and his entire household believed in the Lord; and many of the Corinthians who heard him believed and were baptized.
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Then Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized.
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Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, and all his household believed in the Lord. Many others in Corinth also became believers and were baptized.
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Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:
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One night the Master spoke to Paul in a dream: "Keep it up, and don't let anyone intimidate or silence you.
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One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: "Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent.
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Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, "Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent;
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One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, "Don't be afraid! Speak out! Don't be silent!
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For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.
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No matter what happens, I'm with you and no one is going to be able to hurt you. You have no idea how many people I have on my side in this city."
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For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city."
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for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city."
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For I am with you, and no one will harm you because many people here in this city belong to me."
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And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.
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That was all he needed to stick it out. He stayed another year and a half, faithfully teaching the Word of God to the Corinthians.
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So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God.
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And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.
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So Paul stayed there for the next year and a half, teaching the word of God.
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And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,
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But when Gallio was governor of Achaia province, the Jews got up a campaign against Paul, hauled him into court,
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While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him into court.
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When Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him to the judgment seat,
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But when Gallio became governor of Achaia, some Jews rose in concerted action against Paul and brought him before the governor for judgment.
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Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.
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and filed chcrges: "This man is seducing people into acts of worship that are illegal."
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"This man," they charged, "is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law."
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saying, "This fellow persuades men to worship God contrary to the law."
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They accused Paul of "persuading people to worship God in ways that are contrary to the law."
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And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:
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Just as Paul was about to defend himself, Gallio interrupted and said to the Jews, "If this was a matter of criminal conduct, I would gladly hear you out.
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Just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio said to the Jews, "If you Jews were making a complaint about some misdemeanor or serious crime, it would be reasonable for me to listen to you.
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And when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, "If it were a matter of wrongdoing or wicked crimes, O Jews, there would be reason why I should bear with you.
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But just as Paul started to make his defense, Gallio turned to Paul's accusers and said, "Listen, you Jews, if this were a case involving some wrongdoing or a serious crime, I would be obliged to listen to you.
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But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.
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But it sounds to me like one more Jewish squabble, another of your endless hairsplitting quarrels over religion. Take care of it on your own time. I can't be bothered with this nonsense,"
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But since it involves questions about words and names and your own law--settle the matter yourselves. I will not be a judge of such things."
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But if it is a question of words and names and your own law, look to it yourselves; for I do not want to be a judge of such matters."
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But since it is merely a question of words and names and your Jewish laws, you take care of it. I refuse to judge such matters."
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And he drave them from the judgment seat.
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and he cleared them out of the courtroom.
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So he had them ejected from the court.
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And he drove them from the judgment seat.
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And he drove them out of the courtroom.
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Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.
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Now the street rabble turned on Sosthenes, the new meeting-place president, and beat him up in plain sight of the court. Gallio didn't raise a finger. He could not have cared less.
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Then they all turned on Sosthenes the synagogue ruler and beat him in front of the court. But Gallio showed no concern whatever.
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Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. But Gallio took no notice of these things.
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The mob had grabbed Sosthenes, the leader of the synagogue, and had beaten him right there in the courtroom. But Gallio paid no attention.
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And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.
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Paul stayed a while longer in Corinth, but then it was time to take leave of his friends. Saying his good-byes, he sailed for Syria, Priscilla and Aquila with him. Before boarding the ship in the harbor town of Cenchrea, he had his head shaved as part of a vow he had taken.
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Paul stayed on in Corinth for some time. Then he left the brothers and sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Before he sailed, he had his hair cut off at Cenchrea because of a vow he had taken.
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So Paul still remained a good while. Then he took leave of the brethren and sailed for Syria, and Priscilla and Aquila were with him. He had his hair cut off at Cenchrea, for he had taken a vow.
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Paul stayed in Corinth for some time after that and then said good-bye to the brothers and sisters and sailed for the coast of Syria, taking Priscilla and Aquila with him. (Earlier, at Cenchrea, Paul had shaved his head according to Jewish custom, for he had taken a vow.)
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And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.
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They landed in Ephesus, where Priscilla and Aquila got off and stayed. Paul left the ship briefly to go to the meeting place and preach to the Jews.
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They arrived at Ephesus, where Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews.
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And he came to Ephesus, and left them there; but he himself entered the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews.
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When they arrived at the port of Ephesus, Paul left the others behind. But while he was there, he went to the synagogue to debate with the Jews.
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When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;
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They wanted him to stay longer, but he said he couldn't.
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When they asked him to spend more time with them, he declined.
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When they asked him to stay a longer time with them, he did not consent,
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They asked him to stay longer, but he declined.
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But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.
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But after saying good-bye, he promised, "I'll be back, God willing." From Ephesus
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But as he left, he promised, "I will come back if it is God's will." Then he set sail from Ephesus.
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but took leave of them, saying, "I must by all means keep this coming feast in Jerusalem; but I will return again to you, God willing." And he sailed from Ephesus.
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So he left, saying, "I will come back later, God willing." Then he set sail from Ephesus.
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And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.
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he sailed to Caesarea. He greeted the assembly of Christians there, and then went on to Antioch, completing the journey.
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When he landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church and then went down to Antioch.
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And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up and greeted the church, he went down to Antioch.
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The next stop was at the port of Caesarea. From there he went up and visited the church at Jerusalem and then went back to Antioch.
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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.
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After spending a considerable time with the Antioch Christians, Paul set off again for Galatia and Phrygia, retracing his old tracks, one town after another, putting fresh heart into the disciples.
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After spending some time in Antioch, Paul set out from there and traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
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After he had spent some time there, he departed and went over the region of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.
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After spending some time in Antioch, Paul went back to Galatia and Phrygia, visiting all the believers, encouraging them and helping them to grow in the Lord.
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And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.
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A man named Apollos came to Ephesus. He was a Jew, born in Alexandria, Egypt, and a terrific speaker, eloquent and powerful in his preaching of the Scriptures.
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Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures.
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Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus.
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Meanwhile, a Jew named Apollos, an eloquent speaker who knew the Scriptures well, had just arrived in Ephesus from Alexandria in Egypt.
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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.
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He was well-educated in the way of the Master and fiery in his enthusiasm. Apollos was accurate in everything he taught about Jesus up to a point, but he only went as far as the baptism of John.
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He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervor and taught about Jesus accurately, though he knew only the baptism of John.
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This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John.
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He had been taught the way of the Lord and talked to others with great enthusiasm and accuracy about Jesus. However, he knew only about John's baptism.
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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.
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He preached with power in the meeting place. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and told him the rest of the story.
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He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately.
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So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.
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When Priscilla and Aquila heard him preaching boldly in the synagogue, they took him aside and explained the way of God more accurately.
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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:
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When Apollos decided to go on to Achaia province, his Ephesian friends gave their blessing and wrote a letter of recommendation for him, urging the disciples there to welcome him with open arms. The welcome paid off: Apollos turned out to be a great help to those who had become believers through God's immense generosity.
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When Apollos wanted to go to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On arriving, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.
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And when he desired to cross to Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace;
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Apollos had been thinking about going to Achaia, and the brothers and sisters in Ephesus encouraged him in this. They wrote to the believers in Achaia, asking them to welcome him. When he arrived there, he proved to be of great benefit to those who, by God's grace, had believed.
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For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.
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He was particularly effective in public debate with the Jews as he brought out proof after convincing proof from the Scriptures that Jesus was in fact God's Messiah.
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For he vigorously refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.
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for he vigorously refuted the Jews publicly, showing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.
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He refuted all the Jews with powerful arguments in public debate. Using the Scriptures, he explained to them, "The Messiah you are looking for is Jesus."
