Acts 8:26

Translations

Modern

Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go south to the desert road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.”

Traditional

And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.

Literal

Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, “Rise up and go toward the south, to the road going down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is desert.)

Latin

Angelus autem Domini locutus est ad Philippum, dicens: Surge, et vade contra meridianum, ad viam quæ descendit ab Jerusalem in Gazam: hæc est deserta.

Original

Greek

English

Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go south to the desert road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.”

Notes

Acts 8:26–40

Philip obeyed the Holy Spirit and followed the Spirit’s direction. He then took the opportunity to share the message of the gospel with an Ethiopian eunuch (a trusted male official who served a king or queen) on the desert road from Jerusalem to Gaza. This event shows how effective Philip was in explaining and sharing the Christian message. It also shows his strong commitment to bringing the good news to all people, no matter their social position or ethnic background.

Theme notes and profiles

Philip Simon Peter Charismatic Leadership Persecution The Good News Message The Growth of the Church The Holy Spirit’s Presence

Events

Conversion of Ethiopian Eunuchc. AD 32

Related verses

Acts 5:19
But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying,
Hebrews 1:14
Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
2 Kings 1:3
But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, “Go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria and ask them, ‘Is it because there is no God in Israel that you are on your way to inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron?’
Acts 27:23
For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me
Acts 10:22
“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.”
Acts 12:23
Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.
Acts 10:7
When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among his attendants.
Acts 12:8–11
“Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.”
Zechariah 9:5
Ashkelon will see and fear; Gaza will writhe in agony, as will Ekron, for her hope will wither. There will cease to be a king in Gaza, and Ashkelon will be uninhabited.
Matthew 3:1–3
In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea
Luke 3:2–4
…during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
Joshua 15:47
Ashdod, with its towns and villages; Gaza, with its towns and villages, as far as the Brook of Egypt and the coastline of the Great Sea.

Parallels

Isaiah 53:1–8

People

Philip: One of the seven deacons, evangelized in Samaria

Places

Gaza: Philistine city; Samson's exploits; Philip's ministry Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Angel Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Desert Eunuch Gaza Gospel Jerusalem Council Paul the Apostle Peter, the Apostle Philip Travel

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): A Celestial Spirit: Called Angel of the Lord Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of To Philip Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Medium of Revelation to Prophets Angel (A Spirit): Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Angels: Communicate the Will of God and Christ Deserts: Near Gaza Eunuch: Baptism of the Ethiopian Gaza: Also Called Azzah: Desert of Modern Judea: Parts of, Desert Modern Judea: Towns of Gaza

Acts 8:26

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