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# Apollos had been instructed in the teachings of the Lord
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Other believers had taught Apollos how the Lord Jesus wanted people to live" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# Being fervent in spirit
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Here "spirit" refers to the entire person of Apollos. Alternate translation: "Being very enthusiastic" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
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# the baptism of John
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"the baptism that John performed." John's baptism was with water, but Jesus' baptism is with the Holy Spirit.
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