## an Alexandrian by birth ##

"a man who was born in the city of Alexandria". Possible cities are 1) "Alexandria in Egypt on the north coast" or 2) "Alexandria in Asia on the west coast."

## Being fervent in spirit ##

He was wholehearted in his zeal and teaching.

## the baptism of John ##

"The baptism that John performed"

## eloquent in speech ##

"a good speaker"

## more accurately ##

"more fully"