Acts 8:29

Translations

Modern

The Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to that chariot and stay by it.”

Traditional

Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.

Literal

And the Spirit said to Philip, “Go near and join yourself to this chariot.”

Latin

Dixit autem Spiritus Philippo: Accede, et adjunge te ad currum istum.

Original

Greek

English

The Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to that chariot and stay by it.”

Notes

Acts 8:29

The Holy Spirit guides the servants of God in where, when, and what to preach, teach, or do (Acts 9:15; 10:19–20; 11:12; 16:6; 1 Corinthians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:12).

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

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

Events

Conversion of Ethiopian Eunuchc. AD 32

Related verses

Acts 10:19
As Peter continued to reflect on the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you.
Acts 11:12
The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s home.
Acts 13:2–4
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
Acts 20:22–23
And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.
Acts 16:6–7
After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia, they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia.
Acts 21:11
Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’”
Hosea 6:3
So let us know—let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth.
1 Timothy 4:1
Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,
1 Corinthians 12:11
All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines.
Isaiah 65:24
Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.

Parallels

Isaiah 53:1–8

People

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 Eunuch Gospel Jerusalem Council Paul the Apostle Peter, the Apostle Philip Travel

Topics

Chariot: Royal Ethiopia: A Eunuch From, Becomes a Disciple Beause of the Preaching of Philip Eunuch: Baptism of the Ethiopian Gaza: Also Called Azzah: Desert of Holy Spirit: Inspiration of The Disciples Philip: One of the Seven Servants : Expounds the Scriptures to the Ethiopian Eunuch Whom he Immerses Preaching: Effective by Philip The Inspiration of the Holy Spirit: Modes of by a Voice the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Directs Ministers where to Preach

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