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# Now
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This word is used here to mark a stop in the main story.
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# a certain Jew named Apollos
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2023-08-29 20:53:49 +00:00
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The phrase "a certain" indicates that Luke is introducing a new person in the story.
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# an Alexandrian by birth
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2023-08-29 20:53:49 +00:00
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"a man who was born in the city of Alexandria." This was a city in Egypt on the north coast of Africa.
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# eloquent in speech
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"a good speaker"
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# mighty in the scriptures
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"he knew the scriptures thoroughly." He understood the Old Testament writings well.
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