According to the Bible, where was Apollos from?

According to the Bible, Apollos was from Alexandria. Acts 18:24 introduces him as a Jewish man from the Egyptian city, describing him as eloquent, knowledgeable in Scripture, and already teaching about Jesus when he arrived in Ephesus.

Alexandria was one of the ancient Mediterranean world's greatest cities and a major centre of Jewish learning. Its large Jewish community and intellectual tradition help explain why Apollos was familiar with the Hebrew Scriptures and able to argue publicly about religious questions.

Apollos initially knew only the baptism of John, so Priscilla and Aquila privately explained the Christian message more accurately to him. He later travelled to Achaia, where he became an influential teacher and supporter of early Christians.

A common mix-up is confusing Apollos with Paul or Peter. Apollos was a separate Christian preacher, and Paul later mentioned him in letters to the Corinthians, where different believers had formed factions around prominent teachers.