Acts 8:12

Translations

Modern

But when they believed Philip as he preached the gospel of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Traditional

But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Literal

But when they believed Philip proclaiming the gospel concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Latin

Cum vero credidissent Philippo evangelizanti de regno Dei, in nomine Jesu Christi baptizabantur viri ac mulieres.

Original

Greek

English

But when they believed Philip as he preached the gospel of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Notes

Acts 8:9–24

Simon the sorcerer performed magic and amazed the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great. Simon tried to buy spiritual power. The later corrupt practice of buying and selling positions of leadership in the church was called simony. This term refers to the corrupt practice of buying and selling church leadership positions (see 1 Timothy 6:9–10). Peter strongly criticized Simon's evil intentions and actions.

Theme notes and profiles

Philip Simon Peter Baptism Charismatic Leadership Citizenship in the Kingdom Early Christian Heresies Miracles Persecution The Good News Message The Growth of the Church The Holy Spirit’s Presence

Events

Philip preaches in Samariac. AD 31

Related verses

Acts 2:38
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 1:3
After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.
Matthew 28:19
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
1 Peter 3:21
And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Acts 2:41
Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.
Romans 10:10
For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.
Acts 28:31
Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.
Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Acts 5:14
Yet more and more believers were brought to the Lord—large numbers of both men and women.
Acts 11:20
But some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus.
Luke 9:2
And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
1 Corinthians 11:11
In the Lord, however, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman.

Parallels

Deuteronomy 18:9–14

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Philip: One of the seven deacons, evangelized in Samaria

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Deacon, Deaconess Eunuch Gospel Hebrews, Letter to the Jerusalem Council Judaizers Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Peter, the Apostle Simon Simon Magus

Topics

Baptism: Administered to Only to Professing Believers Baptism: Christian Christian Minister: Success Attending: Philip Faith: Faith in Christ: Through the Preaching of Philip Faith: Preaching Designed to Produce Infant Baptism Philip: One of the Seven Servants (Greek: Diakonos): Successfully Preaches in Samaria Preaching: Effective by Philip Religious Zeal: Exemplified Samaria: City of, Built by Omri: Visited by Philip, Peter, and John Simon: A Sorcerer (Also Called Simon Magus): Rebuked by Peter

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