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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 church 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

μὲν even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily G3303
εὐαγγελιζόμενοι declare, bring (declare, show) glad (good) tidings G2097
⸀πολλοὶ abundant, altogether, common G4183
δίδοται adventure, bestow, bring forth G1325
οὐκ long, nay, neither G3756

People & Context

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 water…

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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