Acts 18:26
What does Acts 18:26 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 18:26 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 18:26 means
Apollos begins speaking boldly in the synagogue. Priscilla and Aquila hear him and take him aside, explaining the way of God more accurately. Their approach is exemplary: they honor his zeal, protect his dignity, and strengthen his doctrine. Private correction avoids needless controversy and wins a gifted brother. The phrase “more accurately” shows that precision matters in gospel truth; love sharpens knowledge. A married couple—already faithful coworkers with Paul—serve as pastors to a preacher, reminding us that theological formation often happens in homes as well as in pulpits. Out of this quiet conversation will come broader blessing to the churches.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more accurately.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more accurately.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And he was preaching in the Synagogue without fear. But Priscilla and Aquila, hearing his words, took him in, and gave him fuller teaching about the way of God.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862this one also began to speak boldly in the synagogue, and Aquilas and Priscilla having heard of him, took him to <FI>them<Fi> , and did more exactly expound to him the way of God,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752This man therefore began to speak boldly in the synagogue. Whom when Priscilla and Aquila had heard, they took him to them and expounded to him the way of the Lord more diligently.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. And Aquila and Priscilla, having heard him, took him to [them] and unfolded to him the way ofGod more exactly.
Context
Apollos’s bold teaching sparks the involvement of Priscilla and Aquila, whom Paul left in Ephesus. Verse 26 captures the moment of discipleship that bridges Apollos’s partial knowledge to fuller gospel clarity. The next verse will show the fruit: the brethren commend him to Achaia, where he will significantly help believers. This transition ties Ephesus to Corinth and completes the chapter’s circle of ministry connections.
v.25This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spake and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John:
v.26This passage
v.27And 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;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ephesians 6:19
and on my behalf, that utterance may be given unto me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,
- Proverbs 25:12
Asan ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So isa wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
- Acts 28:23
And when they had appointed him a day, they came to him into his lodging in great number; to whom he expounded the matter, testifying the kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses and from the prophets, from morning till evening.
- Mark 10:15
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.
- 1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no man deceive himself. If any man thinketh that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.
- Proverbs 22:17
Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
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