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Acts 8

Acts 8:34

Philip and the Ethiopian · Acts 8:26–40
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Translations

Modern
“Tell me,” said the eunuch, “who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?”
Traditional
And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?
Literal
And the eunuch, answering, said to Philip, “I beseech you, about whom does the prophet say this? About himself, or about some other?”
Latin
Respondens autem eunuchus Philippo, dixit: Obsecro te, de quo propheta dicit hoc? de se, an de alio aliquo?

Original

Greek
English
“Tell me,” said the eunuch, “who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?”

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.

Events

Parallels

Isaiah 53:1–8

People

Philip: One of the seven deacons, evangelized in Samaria

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Book of the Acts of the Apostles Eunuch Gospel Jerusalem Council Peter, the Apostle Philip Travel

Topics

Ethiopia: A Eunuch From, Becomes a Disciple Beause of the Preaching of Philip Gaza: Also Called Azzah: Desert of Philip: One of the Seven Servants : Expounds the Scriptures to the Ethiopian Eunuch Whom he Immerses Preaching: Effective by Philip