Acts 18:28 - Compare All Versions
Acts 18:28 NIV (New International Version)
For he vigorously refuted his Jewish opponents in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Messiah.
Acts 18:28 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, showing by the Scriptures that the Christ was Jesus.
Acts 18:28 NLT (New Living Translation)
He refuted the Jews with powerful arguments in public debate. Using the Scriptures, he explained to them that Jesus was the Messiah.
Acts 18:28 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
For he vigorously refuted the Jews in public, demonstrating through the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah.
Acts 18:28 KJV (King James Version)
for he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.
Acts 18:28 NKJV (New King James Version)
for he vigorously refuted the Jews publicly, showing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.
Acts 18:27-28 MSG (The Message)
When Apollos decided to go on to Achaia province, his Ephesian friends gave their blessing and wrote a letter of recommendation for him, urging the disciples there to welcome him with open arms. The welcome paid off: Apollos turned out to be a great help to those who had become believers through God’s immense generosity. He was particularly effective in public debate with the Jews as he brought out proof after convincing proof from the Scriptures that Jesus was in fact God’s Messiah.
Acts 18:28 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.
Acts 18:28 AMP (Amplified Bible)
for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public discussions, proving by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).
Acts 18:28 NET (New English Translation)
for he refuted the Jews vigorously in public debate, demonstrating from the scriptures that the Christ was Jesus.