And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,
So while Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the inland regions and made it to Ephesus. There he met some followers of Jesus,
Paul's journey continues, new city, new people to connect with.
📚 Historical Context
In the early days of the Christian church, the apostle Paul was on his third missionary journey, traveling through various regions to spread the Gospel and strengthen believers. At this time, Apollos, an eloquent teacher from Alexandria who had been preaching about Jesus, was ministering in Corinth, while Paul journeyed through the inland areas of Asia Minor and arrived in Ephesus, a major commercial and cultural hub. There, Paul encountered some disciples who had been baptized with John's baptism but had not yet received the full message of the Holy Spirit, highlighting the ongoing need for deeper instruction in the faith.
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