Parallel Verses English Standard Version He had been instructed in the way of the Lord. And being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John. King James Bible This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John. American Standard Version This 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: Douay-Rheims Bible This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, spoke, and taught diligently the things that are of Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John. English Revised Version This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spake and taught carefully the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John: Webster's Bible Translation This man was instructed in the way of the Lord: and being fervent in the spirit, he spoke and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John. Weymouth New Testament He had been instructed by word of mouth in the way of the Lord, and, being full of burning zeal, he used to speak and teach accurately the facts about Jesus, though he knew of no baptism but John's. Acts 18:25 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesInstructed See on Luke 1:4. Fervent (ζέων) Fervent, which is formed from the participle of the Latin ferveo, to boil or ferment, is an exact translation of this word, which means to seethe or bubble, and is therefore used figuratively of mental states and emotions. See on leaven, Matthew 13:33. Diligently (ἀκριβῶς) Rather, accurately; so far as his knowledge went. The limitation is given by the words following: knowing only the baptism of John. See on Luke 1:3; and compare the kindred verb, inquired diligently, Matthew 2:7, where Rev. renders learned carefully. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge instructed. Psalm 25:8,9 Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way... Psalm 119:1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. fervent. Romans 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed... knowing. Acts 19:3 And he said to them, To what then were you baptized? And they said, To John's baptism. Matthew 3:1-17 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea... Cross References Psalm 67:2 that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. Luke 1:4 that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. Luke 7:29 (When all the people heard this, and the tax collectors too, they declared God just, having been baptized with the baptism of John, Acts 9:2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Acts 18:26 He began to speak boldly in the synagogue, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. Acts 19:3 And he said, "Into what then were you baptized?" They said, "Into John's baptism." Romans 12:11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Jump to Previous Accurately Although Baptism Burning Diligently Exactly Facts Fervent Fervor Full Great Instructed Jesus John John's Mouth Speak Speaking Spirit Taught Teach Trained Used Way Word ZealJump to Next Accurately Although Baptism Burning Diligently Exactly Facts Fervent Fervor Full Great Instructed Jesus John John's Mouth Speak Speaking Spirit Taught Teach Trained Used Way Word ZealLinks Acts 18:25 NIVActs 18:25 NLT Acts 18:25 ESV Acts 18:25 NASB Acts 18:25 KJV Acts 18:25 Bible Apps Acts 18:25 Biblia Paralela Acts 18:25 Chinese Bible Acts 18:25 French Bible Acts 18:25 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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