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Acts 8

Acts 8:38

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

Modern
And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.
Traditional
And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Literal
And he commanded the chariot to stop. And they both went down to the water—both Philip and the eunuch—and he baptized him.
Latin
Et jussit stare currum: et descenderunt uterque in aquam, Philippus et eunuchus, et baptizavit eum.

Original

Greek
English
And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.

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) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Deacon, Deaconess Eunuch Jerusalem Council Peter, the Apostle Philip Travel

Topics

Baptism: Administered by Immersing the Whole Body of the Person In Baptism: Administered to Individuals Baptism: Christian Being Baptized 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