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Acts 8

Acts 8:36

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

Modern
As they traveled along the road and came to some water, the eunuch said, “Look, here is water! What is there to prevent me from being baptized?”
Traditional
And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
Literal
And as they were going along the road, they came upon some water, and the eunuch says, “Behold, water! What prevents my being baptized?”
Latin
Et dum irent per viam, venerunt ad quamdam aquam: et ait eunuchus: Ecce aqua: quid prohibet me baptizari?

Original

Greek
English
As they traveled along the road and came to some water, the eunuch said, “Look, here is water! What is there to prevent me from being baptized?”

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Baptism: Christian Baptism: Water, the Outward and Visible Sign In Being Baptized Confession of Christ Converts: The Eunuch 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 Righteous: Described