Acts 18:28
For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.
Original Language Analysis
εὐτόνως
he mightily
G2159
εὐτόνως
he mightily
Strong's:
G2159
Word #:
1 of 14
in a well-strung manner, i.e., (figuratively) intensely (in a good sense, cogently; in a bad one, fiercely)
γὰρ
For
G1063
γὰρ
For
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
2 of 14
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
τοῖς
G3588
τοῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
δημοσίᾳ
and that publickly
G1219
δημοσίᾳ
and that publickly
Strong's:
G1219
Word #:
6 of 14
public; (feminine singular dative case as adverb) in public
διὰ
by
G1223
διὰ
by
Strong's:
G1223
Word #:
8 of 14
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
γραφῶν
the scriptures
G1124
γραφῶν
the scriptures
Strong's:
G1124
Word #:
10 of 14
a document, i.e., holy writ (or its contents or a statement in it)
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Acts 18:5And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.Acts 9:22But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.Luke 24:44And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.John 5:39Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.Luke 24:27And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
Historical Context
Apollos's Alexandrian training in Old Testament interpretation equipped him for demonstrating Jesus as Messiah. His 'mighty' convincing indicates effective apologetic engagement.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Old Testament exposition serve Christological proclamation?
- What role does public apologetics play in convincing skeptics?
Analysis & Commentary
'He mightily convinced the Jews, and that publicly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.' Apollos's apologetic skill served Christ-centered proclamation. Public demonstration of Jesus as Messiah from Scripture exemplified apostolic preaching.