Translations
Modern
He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.
Traditional
And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.
Literal
And with this man there were four daughters, virgins, prophesying.
Latin
Huic autem erant quatuor filiæ virgines prophetantes.
Interlinear
Greek
English
He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.
Notes
Philip’s daughters had the gift of prophecy (the ability to speak messages from God). This showed that Joel’s prophecy (Joel 2:28–32) had been fulfilled, just as Peter had said at Pentecost (2:17–21).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Glossary
Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Luke (Person) Luke, Gospel of Paul the Apostle Persecution Philip Prophecy Travel
Topics
Christian Minister: Hospitality to Philip the Evangelist to Paul Daughters Luke: To Jerusalem Paul: Departs for Caesarea Philip: One of the Seven Servants (Greek: Diakonos): Has Four Daughters (Prophetesses) Prophetesses: Daughters of Philip Prophets: Daughters of Philip Women: As Prophets: Philip's Four Unmarried Daughters