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Book of Acts
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Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:1 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:1 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:1 JFB -> Commentary on 8:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:1 OCA -> Commentary on 8:1 PNT -> Commentary on 8:1 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:1 TSK -> Commentary on 8:1 TSK -> Entry for 8:1 WEN -> Notes on 8:1 NTB -> Church; Intolerance, Religious; Jerusalem; Persecution; Stephen TTT -> Church, The; Jerusalem; Persecution; Samaria, Modern; Union With Christ EBD -> Church; Saul SBD -> John the apostle 8:1 - [In Context] Saul agreed that the killing of Stephen was a good thing.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:2 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:2 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:2 JFB -> Commentary on 8:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:2 OCA -> Commentary on 8:2 PNT -> Commentary on 8:2 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:2 TSK -> Commentary on 8:2 TSK -> Entry for 8:2 WEN -> Notes on 8:2 NTB -> Burial; Character; Church; Intolerance, Religious; Jerusalem; Stephen TTT -> Character of Saints; Church, The EBD -> Mourn; Stephen 8:2 - [In Context]
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:3 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:3 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:3 JFB -> Commentary on 8:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:3 OCA -> Commentary on 8:3 PNT -> Commentary on 8:3 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:3 TSK -> Commentary on 8:3 TSK -> Entry for 8:3 WEN -> Notes on 8:3 NTB -> Church; Intolerance, Religious; Jerusalem TTT -> Afflictions Made Beneficial; Church, The; Prisons EBD -> Prison 8:3 - [In Context] Some men that truly worshiped God buried Stephen. They cried very loudly for him. On that day the Jews began to persecute F153 the group of believers in Jerusalem. The Jews made them suffer very much. Saul was also trying to destroy the group. Saul went into their houses. He dragged out men and women and put them in jail. All the believers left Jerusalem. Only the apostles F154 stayed. The believers went to different places in Judea and Samaria.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:4 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:4 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:4 JFB -> Commentary on 8:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:4 OCA -> Commentary on 8:4 PNT -> Commentary on 8:4 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:4 TSK -> Commentary on 8:4 TSK -> Entry for 8:4 WEN -> Notes on 8:4 NTB -> Jerusalem; Persecution; Philip; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Afflictions Made Beneficial; Ministers; Missionaries, all Christians should be as EBD -> Evangelist SBD -> Romans, Epistle to the TV -> Devotional using 8:4 TV -> Devotional using 8:4 TV -> Devotional using 8:4 8:4 - [In Context] The believers were scattered everywhere. Every place the believers went they told people the Good News. F155
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:5 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:5 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:5 JFB -> Commentary on 8:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:5 OCA -> Commentary on 8:5 PNT -> Commentary on 8:5 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:5 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:5 TSK -> Commentary on 8:5 TSK -> Entry for 8:5 WEN -> Notes on 8:5 NTB -> Philip; Preaching; Samaria TTT -> Ministers; Missionary Work by Ministers; Samaria, Modern EBD -> Philip; Samaria SBD -> Apostle; Parmenas; Simon 8:5 - [In Context] Philip F156 went to the city of Samaria. He told people about the Christ. F157
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:6 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:6 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:6 JFB -> Commentary on 8:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:6 OCA -> Commentary on 8:6 PNT -> Commentary on 8:6 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:6 TSK -> Commentary on 8:6 TSK -> Entry for 8:6 WEN -> Notes on 8:6 NTB -> Minister, Christian; Miracles; Philip; Preaching; Samaria TTT -> Miracles; Miracles wrought through Servants of God; Samaria, Modern EBD -> Philip; Samaria SBD -> Apostle 8:6 - [In Context] The people there heard Philip and saw the miracles F158 he was doing. They all listened carefully to the things Philip said.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:7 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:7 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:7 JFB -> Commentary on 8:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:7 OCA -> Commentary on 8:7 PNT -> Commentary on 8:7 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:7 TSK -> Commentary on 8:7 TSK -> Entry for 8:7 WEN -> Notes on 8:7 NTB -> Demons; Paralysis; Philip; Preaching; Samaria TTT -> Miracles wrought through Servants of God; Samaria, Modern EBD -> Palsy; Philip; Samaria SBD -> Apostle 8:7 - [In Context] Many of these people had evil spirits {from the devil} inside them. But Philip made the evil spirits leave them. The spirits made a loud noise when they came out. There were also many weak and crippled people there. Philip made these people well, too.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:8 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:8 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:8 JFB -> Commentary on 8:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:8 OCA -> Commentary on 8:8 PNT -> Commentary on 8:8 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:8 TSK -> Commentary on 8:8 TSK -> Entry for 8:8 WEN -> Notes on 8:8 NTB -> Joy; Minister, Christian; Philip; Preaching; Samaria TTT -> Joy; Samaria, Modern EBD -> Philip; Samaria SBD -> Apostle 8:8 - [In Context] The people in that city were very happy because of this.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:9 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:9 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:9 JFB -> Commentary on 8:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:9 OCA -> Commentary on 8:9 PNT -> Commentary on 8:9 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:9 TSK -> Commentary on 8:9 TSK -> Entry for 8:9 WEN -> Notes on 8:9 NTB -> Faith; Minister, Christian; Miracles; Philip; Preaching; Samaria; Self-Exaltation; Simon; Sorcery TTT -> Divination; Miracles through Evil Agents; Samaria, Modern EBD -> Divination; Exorcist; Magic; Philip; Samaria; Simon SBD -> Apostle; Divination; Magi; Philip the evangelist; Simon 8:9 - [In Context] But there was a man named Simon in that city. Before Philip came there, Simon used his power to do magic and he amazed all the people of Samaria. Simon boasted and called himself a great man.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:10 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:10 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:10 JFB -> Commentary on 8:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:10 OCA -> Commentary on 8:10 PNT -> Commentary on 8:10 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:10 TSK -> Commentary on 8:10 TSK -> Entry for 8:10 WEN -> Notes on 8:10 NTB -> Faith; Minister, Christian; Miracles; Philip; Preaching; Samaria; Simon TTT -> Miracles through Evil Agents; Samaria, Modern EBD -> Magic; Philip; Samaria; Simon SBD -> Apostle; Philip the evangelist; Simon 8:10 - [In Context] All the people--the least important and the most important--believed the things Simon said. The people said, "This man has the power of God that is called 'the Great Power'!"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:11 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:11 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:11 JFB -> Commentary on 8:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:11 OCA -> Commentary on 8:11 PNT -> Commentary on 8:11 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:11 TSK -> Commentary on 8:11 TSK -> Entry for 8:11 WEN -> Notes on 8:11 NTB -> Faith; Minister, Christian; Miracles; Philip; Preaching; Samaria; Simon TTT -> Divination; Miracles through Evil Agents; Samaria, Modern EBD -> Magic; Philip; Samaria; Simon SBD -> Apostle; Philip the evangelist; Simon 8:11 - [In Context] Simon amazed the people with his magic tricks so long that the people became his followers.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:12 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:12 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:12 JFB -> Commentary on 8:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:12 OCA -> Commentary on 8:12 PNT -> Commentary on 8:12 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:12 TSK -> Commentary on 8:12 TSK -> Entry for 8:12 WEN -> Notes on 8:12 NTB -> Baptism; Faith; Minister, Christian; Philip; Preaching; Samaria; Simon; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Baptism; Faith EBD -> Magic; Philip; Samaria; Simon SBD -> Apostle; Philip the evangelist; Simon 8:12 - [In Context] But Philip told the people the Good News F159 about the kingdom of God and the power of Jesus Christ. Men and women believed Philip. They were baptized. F160
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:13 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:13 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:13 JFB -> Commentary on 8:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:13 OCA -> Commentary on 8:13 PNT -> Commentary on 8:13 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:13 TSK -> Commentary on 8:13 TSK -> Entry for 8:13 WEN -> Notes on 8:13 NTB -> Baptism; Philip; Samaria; Simon TTT -> Faith; Hypocrites EBD -> Magic; Philip; Samaria; Simon SBD -> Apostle; Philip the evangelist; Simon 8:13 - [In Context] Simon himself also believed and was baptized. Simon stayed very close to Philip. He saw the miracles F161 and the very powerful things that Philip did. Simon was amazed.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:14 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:14 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:14 JFB -> Commentary on 8:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:14 OCA -> Commentary on 8:14 PNT -> Commentary on 8:14 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:14 TSK -> Commentary on 8:14 TSK -> Entry for 8:14 WEN -> Notes on 8:14 NTB -> John; Peter; Philip; Samaria TTT -> Hypocrites EBD -> Magic; Peter; Samaria SBD -> Apostle; Simon 8:14 - [In Context] The apostles F162 were still in Jerusalem. They heard that the people of Samaria had accepted the word of God. So the apostles sent Peter and John to the people in Samaria.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:15 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:15 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:15 JFB -> Commentary on 8:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:15 OCA -> Commentary on 8:15 PNT -> Commentary on 8:15 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:15 TSK -> Commentary on 8:15 TSK -> Entry for 8:15 WEN -> Notes on 8:15 NTB -> Baptism; Holy Spirit; Intercession; John; Peter; Samaria TTT -> Hypocrites; Prayer, Intercessory EBD -> Magic; Peter SBD -> Apostle; Simon 8:15 - [In Context] When Peter and John arrived, they prayed for the Samaritan believers to receive the Holy Spirit. F163
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:16 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:16 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:16 JFB -> Commentary on 8:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:16 OCA -> Commentary on 8:16 PNT -> Commentary on 8:16 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:16 TSK -> Commentary on 8:16 TSK -> Entry for 8:16 WEN -> Notes on 8:16 NTB -> Baptism; Holy Spirit; John; Peter; Samaria TTT -> Hypocrites EBD -> Magic; Peter SBD -> Apostle; Simon 8:16 - [In Context] These people had been baptized F164 in the name of the Lord Jesus. But the Holy Spirit had not yet come down on any of them. This is why Peter and John prayed.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:17 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:17 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:17 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:17 JFB -> Commentary on 8:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:17 OCA -> Commentary on 8:17 PNT -> Commentary on 8:17 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:17 TSK -> Commentary on 8:17 TSK -> Entry for 8:17 WEN -> Notes on 8:17 NTB -> Baptism; Holy Spirit; John; Miracles; Peter; Samaria TTT -> Hands, The; Hypocrites; Language; Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit EBD -> Gifts, spiritual; Magic; Peter SBD -> Apostle; Simon 8:17 - [In Context] The two apostles put their hands on F165 the people. Then the people received the Holy Spirit.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:18 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:18 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:18 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:18 JFB -> Commentary on 8:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:18 OCA -> Commentary on 8:18 PNT -> Commentary on 8:18 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:18 TSK -> Commentary on 8:18 TSK -> Entry for 8:18 WEN -> Notes on 8:18 NTB -> Covetousness; Holy Spirit; Hypocrisy; Integrity; Minister, Christian; Miracles; Peter; Samaria; Simon; Simony TTT -> Hypocrites; Language; Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit EBD -> Magic; Peter; Simon SBD -> Apostle; Simon 8:18 - [In Context] Simon saw that the Spirit F166 was given to people when the apostles F167 put their hands on them. So Simon offered the apostles money.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:19 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:19 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:19 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:19 JFB -> Commentary on 8:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:19 OCA -> Commentary on 8:19 PNT -> Commentary on 8:19 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:19 TSK -> Commentary on 8:19 TSK -> Entry for 8:19 WEN -> Notes on 8:19 NTB -> Covetousness; Holy Spirit; Hypocrisy; Integrity; Minister, Christian; Peter; Samaria; Simon; Simony TTT -> Hypocrites; Offences Against the Holy Spirit EBD -> Magic; Peter; Simon SBD -> Apostle; Simon 8:19 - [In Context] Simon said, "Give me this power so that when I put my hands on a person, he will receive the Holy Spirit. F168 "
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:20 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:20 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:20 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:20 JFB -> Commentary on 8:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:20 OCA -> Commentary on 8:20 PNT -> Commentary on 8:20 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:20 TSK -> Commentary on 8:20 TSK -> Entry for 8:20 WEN -> Notes on 8:20 NTB -> Covetousness; Holy Spirit; Hypocrisy; Integrity; Minister, Christian; Miracles; Money; Peter; Reproof; Samaria; Simon TTT -> Gifts of God, The; Hypocrites; Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Offences Against the Holy Spirit; Reproof EBD -> Gift; Magic; Peter; Simon SBD -> Apostle; Simon 8:20 - [In Context] Peter said to Simon, "You and your money should both be destroyed! You thought you could buy God's gift with money.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:21 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:21 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:21 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:21 JFB -> Commentary on 8:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:21 OCA -> Commentary on 8:21 PNT -> Commentary on 8:21 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:21 TSK -> Commentary on 8:21 TSK -> Entry for 8:21 WEN -> Notes on 8:21 NTB -> Covetousness; Heart; Holy Spirit; Hypocrisy; Integrity; Minister, Christian; Peter; Reproof; Samaria; Simon; Wicked (People) TTT -> Faith; Heart, Character of the Unrenewed; Hypocrites EBD -> Magic; Peter; Simon SBD -> Apostle; Simon 8:21 - [In Context] You cannot share with us in this work. Your heart is not right before God.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:22 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:22 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:22 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:22 JFB -> Commentary on 8:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:22 OCA -> Commentary on 8:22 PNT -> Commentary on 8:22 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:22 TSK -> Commentary on 8:22 TSK -> Entry for 8:22 WEN -> Notes on 8:22 NTB -> Covetousness; Heart; Holy Spirit; Hypocrisy; Integrity; Minister, Christian; Peter; Repentance; Reproof; Samaria; Simon TTT -> Hypocrites; Repentance EBD -> Magic; Peter; Simon SBD -> Apostle; Simon 8:22 - [In Context] Change your heart! Turn away from this bad thing you have done. Pray to the Lord (God). Maybe he will forgive you for thinking this.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:23 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:23 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:23 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:23 JFB -> Commentary on 8:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:23 OCA -> Commentary on 8:23 PNT -> Commentary on 8:23 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:23 TSK -> Commentary on 8:23 TSK -> Entry for 8:23 WEN -> Notes on 8:23 NTB -> Covetousness; Depravity Of Man; Gall; Hypocrisy; Integrity; Minister, Christian; Peter; Reproof; Samaria; Simon; Wicked (People) TTT -> Bondage, Spiritual; Hypocrites EBD -> Bitter; Magic; Peter; Simon SBD -> Apostle; Simon 8:23 - [In Context] I see that you are full of bitter jealousy and ruled by sin."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:24 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:24 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:24 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:24 JFB -> Commentary on 8:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:24 OCA -> Commentary on 8:24 PNT -> Commentary on 8:24 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:24 TSK -> Commentary on 8:24 TSK -> Entry for 8:24 WEN -> Notes on 8:24 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Intercession; Peter; Samaria; Simon EBD -> Magic; Peter SBD -> Apostle; Simon 8:24 - [In Context] Simon answered, "Both of you pray for me to the Lord (God). Pray that the things you have said will not happen to me!"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:25 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:25 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:25 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:25 JFB -> Commentary on 8:25 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:25 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:25 OCA -> Commentary on 8:25 PNT -> Commentary on 8:25 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:25 TSK -> Commentary on 8:25 TSK -> Entry for 8:25 WEN -> Notes on 8:25 NTB -> Peter; Samaria; Zeal, Religious EBD -> Peter; Samaritans SBD -> Apostle; Evangelist 8:25 - [In Context] Then the two apostles F169 told the people the things they had seen {Jesus do}. The apostles told the people the message F170 of the Lord. Then they went back to Jerusalem. On the way they went through many Samaritan towns and told people the Good News. F171
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:26 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:26 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:26 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:26 JFB -> Commentary on 8:26 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:26 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:26 OCA -> Commentary on 8:26 PNT -> Commentary on 8:26 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:26 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:26 TSK -> Commentary on 8:26 TSK -> Entry for 8:26 WEN -> Notes on 8:26 NTB -> Angel (a spirit); Eunuch; Gaza TTT -> Angels; Deserts; Judea, Modern EBD -> Angel; Baptism, Christian; Chance; Conversion; Gaza SBD -> Ethiopian eunuch, The; Gaza; Philip the evangelist 8:26 - [In Context] An angel of the Lord spoke to Philip. F172 The angel said, "Get ready and go south. Go to the road that leads down to Gaza from Jerusalem--the road that goes through the desert."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:27 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:27 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:27 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:27 JFB -> Commentary on 8:27 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:27 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:27 OCA -> Commentary on 8:27 PNT -> Commentary on 8:27 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:27 TSK -> Commentary on 8:27 TSK -> Entry for 8:27 WEN -> Notes on 8:27 NTB -> Candace; Ethiopia; Eunuch; Gaza; Philip; Preaching; Queen; Women TTT -> Feasts, The Anniversary; Proselytes; Travellers EBD -> Baptism, Christian; Candace; Chance; Conversion; Dispersion; Ethiopian eunuch; Naphtuhim; Queen SBD -> Candace, or Canda-ce; Ethiopia 8:27 - [In Context] So Philip got ready and went. On the road he saw a man from Ethiopia. This man was a eunuch. F173 He was an important officer in the service of Candace, the queen of the Ethiopians. He was responsible for taking care of all her money. This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:28 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:28 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:28 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:28 JFB -> Commentary on 8:28 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:28 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:28 OCA -> Commentary on 8:28 PNT -> Commentary on 8:28 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:28 TSK -> Commentary on 8:28 TSK -> Entry for 8:28 WEN -> Notes on 8:28 NTB -> Ethiopia; Eunuch; Gaza; Philip; Preaching TTT -> Chariots; Travellers EBD -> Baptism, Christian; Chariot; Conversion; Isaiah, The Book of SBD -> Isaiah, Book of 8:28 - [In Context] Now he was on his way home. He was sitting in his chariot F174 and reading from the book of Isaiah, the prophet. F175
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:29 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:29 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:29 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:29 JFB -> Commentary on 8:29 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:29 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:29 OCA -> Commentary on 8:29 PNT -> Commentary on 8:29 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:29 TSK -> Commentary on 8:29 TSK -> Entry for 8:29 WEN -> Notes on 8:29 NTB -> Chariot; Ethiopia; Eunuch; Gaza; Holy Spirit; Philip; Preaching; Prophets TTT -> Holy Spirit, The Personality of; Inspiration of the Holy Spirit, The EBD -> Baptism, Christian; Chariot; Conversion 8:29 - [In Context] The Spirit F176 said to Philip, "Go to that chariot and stay near it."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:30 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:30 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:30 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:30 JFB -> Commentary on 8:30 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:30 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:30 OCA -> Commentary on 8:30 PNT -> Commentary on 8:30 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:30 TSK -> Commentary on 8:30 TSK -> Entry for 8:30 WEN -> Notes on 8:30 NTB -> Ethiopia; Gaza; Philip; Preaching; Zeal, Religious EBD -> Baptism, Christian; Conversion SPG -> Devotional using 8:30 8:30 - [In Context] So Philip went toward the chariot, and he heard the man reading. He was reading from Isaiah, the prophet. Philip said to him, "Do you understand what you are reading?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:31 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:31 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:31 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:31 JFB -> Commentary on 8:31 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:31 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:31 OCA -> Commentary on 8:31 PNT -> Commentary on 8:31 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:31 TSK -> Commentary on 8:31 TSK -> Entry for 8:31 WEN -> Notes on 8:31 NTB -> Ethiopia; Gaza; Philip; Preaching EBD -> Baptism, Christian; Conversion 8:31 - [In Context] The man said, "How can I understand? I need some person to explain it to me!" Then he invited Philip to climb in and sit with him.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:32 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:32 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:32 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:32 JFB -> Commentary on 8:32 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:32 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:32 OCA -> Commentary on 8:32 PNT -> Commentary on 8:32 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:32 TSK -> Commentary on 8:32 TSK -> Entry for 8:32 WEN -> Notes on 8:32 NTB -> Ethiopia; Gaza; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Philip; Preaching; Quotations And Allusions; Word Of God TTT -> Humility of Christ, The; Lamb, The; Patience EBD -> Baptism, Christian; Conversion SBD -> Sheep 8:32 - [In Context] The part of Scripture F177 that he was reading was this: "He was like a sheep when it is taken to be killed. He was like a lamb that makes no sound when someone cuts off its wool. He said nothing.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:33 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:33 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:33 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:33 JFB -> Commentary on 8:33 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:33 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:33 OCA -> Commentary on 8:33 PNT -> Commentary on 8:33 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:33 TSK -> Commentary on 8:33 TSK -> Entry for 8:33 WEN -> Notes on 8:33 NTB -> Ethiopia; Gaza; Jesus, The Christ; Philip; Preaching; Quotations And Allusions EBD -> Baptism, Christian; Conversion 8:33 - [In Context] He was shamed, and all his rights were taken away. His life on earth was ended. There will be no story about his family (descendants)." R10
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:34 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:34 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:34 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:34 JFB -> Commentary on 8:34 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:34 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:34 OCA -> Commentary on 8:34 PNT -> Commentary on 8:34 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:34 TSK -> Commentary on 8:34 TSK -> Entry for 8:34 WEN -> Notes on 8:34 NTB -> Ethiopia; Gaza; Philip; Preaching EBD -> Baptism, Christian; Conversion 8:34 - [In Context] The officer said to Philip, "Please, tell me, who is the prophet F178 talking about? Is he talking about himself or about someone else?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:35 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:35 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:35 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:35 JFB -> Commentary on 8:35 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:35 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:35 OCA -> Commentary on 8:35 PNT -> Commentary on 8:35 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:35 TSK -> Commentary on 8:35 TSK -> Entry for 8:35 WEN -> Notes on 8:35 NTB -> Confession; Converts; Ethiopia; Gaza; Philip; Preaching; Word Of God; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Ministers EBD -> Baptism, Christian; Conversion 8:35 - [In Context] Philip began to speak. He started with this same Scripture and told the man the Good News F179 about Jesus.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:36 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:36 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:36 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:36 JFB -> Commentary on 8:36 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:36 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:36 OCA -> Commentary on 8:36 PNT -> Commentary on 8:36 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:36 TSK -> Commentary on 8:36 TSK -> Entry for 8:36 WEN -> Notes on 8:36 NTB -> Baptism; Confession; Converts; Ethiopia; Gaza; Philip; Preaching; Righteous TTT -> Baptism EBD -> Baptism, Christian; Conversion 8:36 - [In Context] While they were traveling down the road, they came to some water. The officer said, "Look! Here is water! What is stopping me from being baptized F180 ?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:37 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:37 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:37 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:37 JFB -> Commentary on 8:37 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:37 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:37 OCA -> Commentary on 8:37 PNT -> Commentary on 8:37 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:37 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:37 TSK -> Commentary on 8:37 TSK -> Entry for 8:37 WEN -> Notes on 8:37 NTB -> Baptism; Confession; Converts; Ethiopia; Faith; Gaza; Heart; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Philip; Preaching; Righteous TTT -> Baptism; Faith; Heart, The EBD -> Baptism, Christian; Conversion SPG -> Devotional using 8:37 8:37 - [In Context] F181
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:38 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:38 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:38 JFB -> Commentary on 8:38 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:38 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:38 OCA -> Commentary on 8:38 PNT -> Commentary on 8:38 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:38 TSK -> Commentary on 8:38 TSK -> Entry for 8:38 WEN -> Notes on 8:38 NTB -> Baptism; Converts; Ethiopia; Gaza; Philip; Preaching TTT -> Baptism EBD -> Baptism, Christian; Chariot; Conversion SBD -> Chariot 8:38 - [In Context] Then the officer commanded the chariot to stop. Both Philip and the officer went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:39 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:39 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:39 JFB -> Commentary on 8:39 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:39 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:39 OCA -> Commentary on 8:39 PNT -> Commentary on 8:39 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:39 TSK -> Commentary on 8:39 TSK -> Entry for 8:39 WEN -> Notes on 8:39 NTB -> Ethiopia; Gaza; Joy; Miracles; Philip; Prophets TTT -> Baptism EBD -> Baptism, Christian; Conversion 8:39 - [In Context] When they came up out of the water, the Spirit F182 of the Lord took Philip away; the officer never saw him again. The officer continued on his way home. He was very happy.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:40 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:40 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:40 JFB -> Commentary on 8:40 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:40 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:40 OCA -> Commentary on 8:40 PNT -> Commentary on 8:40 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:40 TSK -> Commentary on 8:40 TSK -> Entry for 8:40 WEN -> Notes on 8:40 NTB -> Ashdod; Caesarea; Philip; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Judea, Modern EBD -> Ashdod; Azotus; Conversion; Evangelist SBD -> Ashdod, or Azotus; Caesarea 8:40 - [In Context] But Philip appeared in a city called Azotus. He was going to the city of Caesarea. He told people the Good News F183 in all the towns on the way from Azotus to Caesarea.
FOOTNOTES: F153: persecute(d)   To persecute is to hurt or do bad things to. F154: apostles   The men that Jesus chose to be his special helpers. F155: Good News, message   The news that God has made a way for people to have their sins forgiven and live with him forever. F156: Philip   Not the apostle named Philip. F157: Christ   The "anointed one" (Messiah) or chosen one of God. F158: miracle(s)   Miracles are amazing works done by God's power. F159: Good News, message   The news that God has made a way for people to have their sins forgiven and live with him forever. F160: baptized   A Greek word meaning to immerse, dip, or bury a person or thing briefly under water. F161: miracle(s)   Miracles are amazing works done by God's power. F162: apostles   The men that Jesus chose to be his special helpers. F163: Spirit, Holy Spirit   Also called the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, and the Comforter. Joined with God and Christ, he does God's work among people in the world. F164: baptized   A Greek word meaning to immerse, dip, or bury a person or thing briefly under water. F165: put their hands on   Here, doing this showed that the apostles had God's authority or power to give people the special powers of the Holy Spirit. F166: Spirit, Holy Spirit   Also called the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, and the Comforter. Joined with God and Christ, he does God's work among people in the world. F167: apostles   The men that Jesus chose to be his special helpers. F168: Spirit, Holy Spirit   Also called the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, and the Comforter. Joined with God and Christ, he does God's work among people in the world. F169: apostles   The men that Jesus chose to be his special helpers. F170: Good News, message   The news that God has made a way for people to have their sins forgiven and live with him forever. F171: Good News, message   The news that God has made a way for people to have their sins forgiven and live with him forever. F172: Philip   Not the apostle named Philip. F173: eunuch   Man whose testicles have been removed. Rulers often gave such men important positions. F174: chariot   Something like a wagon pulled by horses. F175: prophet   A person that spoke for God. Sometimes prophets told about things that would happen in the future. F176: Spirit, Holy Spirit   Also called the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, and the Comforter. Joined with God and Christ, he does God's work among people in the world. F177: Scripture(s)   Holy Writings--the Old Testament. F178: prophet   A person that spoke for God. Sometimes prophets told about things that would happen in the future. F179: Good News, message   The news that God has made a way for people to have their sins forgiven and live with him forever. F180: baptized   A Greek word meaning to immerse, dip, or bury a person or thing briefly under water. F181: Verse 37   Some late copies of Acts add verse 37: "Philip answered, 'If you believe with all your heart, you can.' The officer said, 'I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.'" F182: Spirit, Holy Spirit   Also called the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, and the Comforter. Joined with God and Christ, he does God's work among people in the world. F183: Good News, message   The news that God has made a way for people to have their sins forgiven and live with him forever.
CROSS REFERENCES: R10: Isaiah 53:7-8

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; OCA - Original Commentary on Acts; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version © 2001 by World Bible Translation Center, Inc. and used by permission.