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Acts 8

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 8 of 28

1 And Saul was consenting to the killing of him. And in that day a great persecution took place on the assembly, the one in Jerusalem; and all were scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.

2 But devout men together carried Stephen and made great lamentation over him.

3 But Saul ravaged the assembly, having entered, going in according to the houses; dragging away men and women, he gave them over into prison.

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Chapter Summary

1 The assembly being planted in Samaria by Philip, 14 Peter and John come to confirm and enlarge it. 26 The angel sends Philip to baptize the Ethiopian eunuch.

Key Greek Words

βαπτίζω to baptize G907
πνεῦμα Spirit G4151
εὐαγγελίζω to preach the gospel G2097
μαγεύω to practice magic G3096
δωρεά gift G1431
εὐνοῦχος eunuch G2135

People & Context

Philip

Proclaims Christ in Samaria with signs, then is sent by the angel to teach and baptize the Ethiopian eunuch

Simon

Samaritan magician who believes and is baptized, then offers money to buy the power to give the Holy Spirit

Peter

Apostle sent from Jerusalem who lays hands on the Samaritans and rebukes Simon for trying to buy God's gift

John

Apostle sent with Peter to Samaria to pray that the believers receive the Holy Spirit

Saul

Consents to Stephen's killing and ravages the assembly, dragging off men and women to prison

Ethiopian eunuch

Court official of Candace reading Isaiah, to whom Philip preaches Jesus and whom he baptizes

Timeline

Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch

An angel directs Philip to a desert road where he meets an Ethiopian eunuch reading Isaiah1617. Philip preaches Jesus and baptizes him in nearby water18.

Acts 8:26-39

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