36,37 As they were going along the road, they came to a place where there was some water. The official said, "Look! Here is some water. Why can’t I be baptized?"*38 He ordered the chariot to stop. Then they both went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.

39 After they had come out of the water, the Lord’s Spirit took Philip away. The official never saw him again, but he was very happy as he went on his way.