Acts 8:40

Translations

Modern

But Philip appeared at Azotus and traveled through that region, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he came to Caesarea.

Traditional

But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Cesarea.

Literal

But Philip was found at Azotus, and passing through, he was proclaiming the gospel to all the towns until his coming to Caesarea.

Latin

Philippus autem inventus est in Azoto, et pertransiens evangelizabat civitatibus cunctis, donec veniret Cæsaream.

Original

Greek

English

But Philip appeared at Azotus and traveled through that region, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he came to Caesarea.

Notes

Acts 8:39–40

After the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, he traveled north along the coast from Azotus. Azotus is another name for Ashdod (see 1 Samuel 5:1–7; Nehemiah 13:23–24; Isaiah 20:1). He preached in every town until he reached Caesarea, where he later settled (see Acts 21:8).
Caesarea: Caesarea Maritima was a major port on the Mediterranean Sea. It was the center of Roman government in Judea. Herod the Great built it around 22 to 9 BC and named it to honor Caesar Augustus, the Roman emperor.

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 The Holy Spirit’s Work

Events

Conversion of Ethiopian Eunuchc. AD 32

Related verses

Acts 21:8
Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven.
Acts 23:33
When the horsemen arrived in Caesarea, they delivered the letter to the governor and presented Paul to him.
Acts 25:4
But Festus replied, “Paul is being held in Caesarea, and I myself am going there soon.
Acts 23:23
Then he called two of his centurions and said, “Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea in the third hour of the night.
Acts 10:1
At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was called the Italian Regiment.
1 Samuel 5:1
After the Philistines had captured the ark of God, they took it from Ebenezer to Ashdod,
Acts 21:16
Some of the disciples from Caesarea accompanied us, and they took us to stay at the home of Mnason the Cypriot, an early disciple.
Acts 25:13
After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus.
Joshua 15:46–47
…from Ekron to the sea, all the cities near Ashdod, along with their villages;
Acts 8:25
And after Peter and John had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many of the Samaritan villages.
Zechariah 9:6
A mixed race will occupy Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines.
Acts 12:19
After Herod had searched for him unsuccessfully, he examined the guards and ordered that they be executed. Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea and spent some time there.

Parallels

Isaiah 53:1–8

People

Philip: One of the seven deacons, evangelized in Samaria

Places

Ashdod: A major Philistine city, known for Dagon worship Caesarea: Coastal city, center of Roman rule in Judea

Glossary

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

Topics

Ashdod: Called Azotus Caesarea: The Home of Philip Modern Judea: Towns of Azotus or Ashdod Philip: Caught Away by the Spirit to Azotus, Preaches in the Cities, and Goes to Caesarea Religious Zeal: Exemplified

Acts 8:40

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