For he powerfully refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.
28. He overcame the Jews. By this it appeareth to what use that ability which Apollos had (in that he was mighty in the Holy Scriptures) did serve; to wit, because he had a strong and forcible proof to reprove and overcome the enemies withal. Also, the state of the disputation is briefly set down, that Jesus is Christ.
The sacred history leaves Paul upon his travels, and goes here to meet Apollos at Ephesus, and to give us some account of him, which was necessary to our understanding some passages in Paul's epistles. I. Here is an account of his character, when he came to Ephesus. 1.
Commenting on Acts 18:24-28
Verse 28. For he mightily convinced the Jews. He did it by strong arguments; he bore down all opposition, and effectually silenced them. And that publicly. In his public preaching in the synagogue and elsewhere. Showing by the Scriptures. Proving from the Old Testament. Showing that Jesus of Nazareth corresponded with the account of the Messiah given by the prophets. . That Jesus was Christ. See the margin.