1 Now Saulapproved of putting 8:1 Lit himStephen to death.
And on that day a great persecution 8:1 Lit occurredbegan against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judeaand Samaria, except for the apostles. 2 Some devout men buried Stephen, and mourned loudly for him. 3 But Saulbegan ravaging the church, entering house after house; and he would drag away men and women and put them in prison.
Philip in Samaria
4 Therefore, those who had been scattered went through places8:4 Or bringing the good news ofpreaching the word. 5 Philipwent down to the city of Samariaand began proclaiming the 8:5 I.e., MessiahChrist to them. 6 The crowds were paying attention with one mind to what was being said by Philip, as they heard and saw the 8:6 I.e., confirming miraclessigns which he was performing. 7 For in the case of many who had unclean spirits, they were coming out of them shouting with a loud voice; and many who had been paralyzed or limped on crutches were healed. 8 So there was much rejoicing in that city.
9 Now a man named Simonhad previously been practicing magic in the city and astonishing the people of Samaria, claiming to be someone great; 10 and all the people, from small to great, were paying attention to him, saying, "This man is the Power of God that is called Great." 11 And they were paying attention to him because for a long time he had astounded them with his magic arts. 12 But when they believed Philipas he was preaching the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were being baptized. 13 Now even Simonhimself believed; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he observed signs and great miracles taking place, he was repeatedly amazed.
14 Now when the apostles in Jerusalemheard that Samariahad received the word of God, they sent them Peterand John, 15 who came down and prayed for them that they would receive the Holy Spirit. 16 (For He had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized 8:16 Lit intoin the name of the Lord Jesus.) 17 Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit. 18 Now when Simonsaw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, 19 saying, "Give this authority to me as well, so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit." 20 But Petersaid to him, "May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could acquire the gift of God with money! 21 You have no part or share in this 8:21 Or teaching; lit wordmatter, for your heart is not right before God. 22 Therefore, repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intention of your heart will be forgiven you. 23 For I see that you are 8:23 Or doomed to thein the gall of bitterness and in the 8:23 Lit bondbondage of unrighteousness." 24 But Simonanswered and said, "Pray to the Lord for me yourselves, so that nothing of what you have said may come upon me."
An Ethiopian Receives Christ
25 So, when they had solemnly testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they started back to Jerusalem, and were preaching the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans.
26 But an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, "Get ready and go 8:26 Or at about noon tosouth to the road that descends from Jerusalemto Gaza." (8:26 Or This city is desertedThis is a desert road.) 27 So he got ready and went; and 8:27 Lit behold, an Ethiopianthere was an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official of 8:27 Possibly an Ethiopian title: the CandaceCandace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure; and he had come to Jerusalemto worship, 28 and he was returning and sitting in his 8:28 Or carriagechariot, and was reading Isaiahthe prophet. 29 Then the Spirit said to Philip, "Go up and join this 8:29 Or carriagechariot." 30 Philipran up and heard him reading Isaiahthe prophet, and said, "Do you understand what you are reading?" 31 And he said, "Well, how could I, unless someone guides me?" And he invited Philipto come up and sit with him. 32 Now the passage of Scripture which he was reading was this:
"He was led like a sheep to slaughter;
And like a lamb that is silent before its shearer,
So He does not open His mouth.
33 "In humiliation His justice was taken away;
Who will8:33 Or relatedescribe His8:33 Or family historygeneration?
For His life is taken away from the earth."
34 The eunuch answered Philipand said, "Please tell me, of whom does the prophet say this? Of himself, or of someone else?" 35 Then Philipopened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture he preached Jesusto him. 36 As they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch *said, "Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?"8:36 Late mss add as v 37: And Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."38 And he ordered that the 8:38 Or carriagechariot stop; and they both went down into the water, Philipas well as the eunuch, and he baptized him. 39 When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philipaway; and the eunuch no longer saw him, 8:39 Lit for he was goingbut went on his way rejoicing. 40 But Philip8:40 Or was foundfound himself at 8:40 OT: AshdodAzotus, and as he passed through he kept preaching the gospel to all the cities, until he came to Caesarea.
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Paul
ΠαῦλοςPau͂los
Paul, also called Saul, was an apostle of Christ Jesus and, with Barnabas, turned to the Gentiles. Earlier, he ravaged the church and committed men and women to prison, until he heard a voice and, seeing nothing, was brought to Damascus (Acts 13:46).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Judea is the land where Bethlehem is located, the town where Jesus was born during the time of King Herod. Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and there the Jews sought to kill Jesus (Matthew 2:1).
Samaria is the region Jesus passed through and where, in a city, Philip preached the Christ; when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John (Acts 8:14).
Paul, also called Saul, was an apostle of Christ Jesus and, with Barnabas, turned to the Gentiles. Earlier, he ravaged the church and committed men and women to prison, until he heard a voice and, seeing nothing, was brought to Damascus (Acts 13:46).
Samaria is the region Jesus passed through and where, in a city, Philip preached the Christ; when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John (Acts 8:14).
Samaria is the region Jesus passed through and where, in a city, Philip preached the Christ; when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John (Acts 8:14).
Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God, was born of Mary in Bethlehem, proclaimed the kingdom of God, died by crucifixion under Pontius Pilate, and was raised on the third day (Matthew 1:16).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Samaria is the region Jesus passed through and where, in a city, Philip preached the Christ; when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John (Acts 8:14).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
John, son of Zebedee and brother of James, left his father’s boat to follow Jesus, was one of the twelve apostles, and was with him at the transfiguration (Mark 1:19).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Samaria is the region Jesus passed through and where, in a city, Philip preached the Christ; when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John (Acts 8:14).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Gaza was a city of the Philistines, where the people surrounded Samson and lay in wait for him all night at the city gate to kill him at dawn (Judges 16:2).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Isaiah, son of Amoz, was the prophet who had a vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. He sent King Hezekiah the Lord’s answer to the prayer about Sennacherib king of Assyria (2 Kings 19:20).
Isaiah, son of Amoz, was the prophet who had a vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. He sent King Hezekiah the Lord’s answer to the prayer about Sennacherib king of Assyria (2 Kings 19:20).
Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God, was born of Mary in Bethlehem, proclaimed the kingdom of God, died by crucifixion under Pontius Pilate, and was raised on the third day (Matthew 1:16).
Ashdod was one of the cities of the five Philistine rulers; there Dagon was found fallen before the ark of the Lord, and the Lord’s hand was heavy on the people, afflicting them with tumors (1 Samuel 5:6).