ESV Reformation Study Bible – 1 Cor 1:12
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1 Cor 1:12

1:12 Apollos. An effective preacher from Alexandria who had ministered in Ephesus and Corinth (Acts 18:24–19:1).

Cephas. Simon Peter’s Aramaic name. He was obviously popular among some groups in Corinth (perhaps the Jewish Christians), but it is unclear whether he had actually visited the church.