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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/8.htm">New International Version</a> Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus. <a href="/nlt/acts/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> So beginning with this same Scripture, Philip told him the Good News about Jesus. <a href="/esv/acts/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. <a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Philip began with this very Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus. <a href="/blb/acts/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Philip, having opened his mouth and having begun from this Scripture, proclaimed the good news to him--Jesus. <a href="/kjv/acts/8.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. <a href="/nkjv/acts/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him. <a href="/nasb_/acts/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture he preached Jesus to him. <a href="/nasb/acts/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture he preached Jesus to him. <a href="/nasb77/acts/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture he preached Jesus to him. <a href="/lsb/acts/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture he proclaimed the good news about Jesus to him. <a href="/amp/acts/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Philip spoke and beginning with this Scripture he preached Jesus to him [explaining that He is the promised Messiah and the source of salvation]. <a href="/csb/acts/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Philip proceeded to tell him the good news about Jesus, beginning with that Scripture. <a href="/hcsb/acts/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So Philip proceeded to tell him the good news about Jesus, beginning from that Scripture. <a href="/asv/acts/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture, preached unto him Jesus. <a href="/cev/acts/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So Philip began at this place in the Scriptures and explained the good news about Jesus. <a href="/erv/acts/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this scripture, preached unto him Jesus. <a href="/gwt/acts/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Philip spoke. Starting with that passage, Philip told the official the Good News about Jesus. <a href="/gnt/acts/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Philip began to speak; starting from this passage of scripture, he told him the Good News about Jesus. <a href="/isv/acts/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Philip began to speak, and, starting from this Scripture, he told him the good news about Jesus. <a href="/msb/acts/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Philip began with this very Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus. <a href="/net/acts/8.htm">NET Bible</a> So Philip started speaking, and beginning with this scripture proclaimed the good news about Jesus to him. <a href="/nheb/acts/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture, preached to him Jesus. <a href="/wbt/acts/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached to him Jesus. <a href="/wey/acts/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then Philip began to speak, and, commencing with that same portion of Scripture, told him the Good News about Jesus. <a href="/web/acts/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture, preached to him about Jesus. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Philip having opened his mouth, and having begun from this Writing, proclaimed good news to him—Jesus. <a href="/blb/acts/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Philip, having opened his mouth and having begun from this Scripture, proclaimed the good news to him--Jesus. <a href="/ylt/acts/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Philip having opened his mouth, and having begun from this Writing, proclaimed good news to him -- Jesus. <a href="/slt/acts/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Philip having opened his mouth, and begun from this writing, announced to him the good news, Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then Philip, opening his mouth, and beginning at this scripture, preached unto him Jesus. <a href="/cpdv/acts/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Philip, opening his mouth and beginning from this Scripture, evangelized Jesus to him. <a href="/nabre/acts/8.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Philip opened his mouth and, beginning with this scripture passage, he proclaimed Jesus to him. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Philip began to speak, and starting with this scripture, he proclaimed to him the good news about Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Philip opened his mouth and began at that same scripture and preached to him concerning our LORD Jesus. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Then Philippus opened his mouth and began from this Scripture to preach about our Lord Yeshua to him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached to him Jesus.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Philip opening his mouth, and beginning from the same scripture, preached Jesus to him. <a href="/haweis/acts/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Philip opening his mouth, and beginning from that scripture, preached to him Jesus. <a href="/mace/acts/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then Philip enter'd upon the subject, and show'd how the whole passage was applicable to Jesus. <a href="/wey/acts/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then Philip began to speak, and, commencing with that same portion of Scripture, told him the Good News about Jesus. <a href="/worrell/acts/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Philip, opening his mouth, and, beginning from this Scripture, proclaimed to him the good news of Jesus. <a href="/worsley/acts/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this scripture, preached unto him Jesus. <a href="/parallel/acts/8-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=2630" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm">Philip and the Ethiopian</a> …34“Tell me,” said the eunuch, “who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?” 35<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5376.htm" title="5376: Philippos (N-NMS) -- From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites.">Philip</a> <a href="/greek/455.htm" title="455: Anoixas (V-APA-NMS) -- To open. From ana and oigo; to open up."></a> <a href="/greek/756.htm" title="756: arxamenos (V-APM-NMS) -- To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.">began</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautēs (DPro-GFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this very</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1124.htm" title="1124: graphēs (N-GFS) -- (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ.">Scripture</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4750.htm" title="4750: stoma (N-ANS) -- The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. "></a> <a href="/greek/2097.htm" title="2097: euēngelisato (V-AIM-3S) -- From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel.">told him the good news about</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus.</a> 36As they traveled along the road and came to some water, the eunuch said, “Look, here is water! What is there to prevent me from being baptized?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7-8</a> He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. / By oppression and judgment He was taken away, and who can recount His descendants? For He was cut off from the land of the living; He was stricken for the transgression of My people. <a href="/luke/24-27.htm">Luke 24:27</a> And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself. <a href="/1_peter/2-21.htm">1 Peter 2:21-25</a> For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: / “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” / When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. ... <a href="/john/1-45.htm">John 1:45</a> Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” <a href="/romans/10-14.htm">Romans 10:14-15</a> How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? / And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” <a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a> Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. <a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15-17</a> From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. / All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. <a href="/luke/24-44.htm">Luke 24:44-47</a> Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.” / Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. / And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, ... <a href="/john/5-39.htm">John 5:39</a> You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me, <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a> For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-3.htm">1 Corinthians 15:3-4</a> For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, / that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, <a href="/hebrews/10-7.htm">Hebrews 10:7</a> Then I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God.’” <a href="/matthew/11-13.htm">Matthew 11:13</a> For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. <a href="/john/12-41.htm">John 12:41</a> Isaiah said these things because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about Him. <a href="/romans/1-2.htm">Romans 1:2-4</a> the gospel He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, / regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh, / and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached to him Jesus.opened.<a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34</a> Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:<a href="/matthew/5-2.htm">Matthew 5:2</a> And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,<a href="/2_corinthians/6-11.htm">2 Corinthians 6:11</a> O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged.began.<a href="/acts/18-28.htm">Acts 18:28</a> For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.<a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Acts 26:22,23</a> Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: … <a href="/acts/28-23.htm">Acts 28:23</a> And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.preached.<a href="/acts/3-20.htm">Acts 3:20</a> And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:<a href="/acts/9-20.htm">Acts 9:20</a> And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.<a href="/acts/11-20.htm">Acts 11:20</a> And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/8-25.htm">Announced</a> <a href="/acts/1-22.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/john/8-9.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/acts/8-25.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/acts/8-25.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/8-16.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/8-32.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/acts/8-25.htm">News</a> <a href="/acts/8-32.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/acts/5-19.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/acts/8-32.htm">Passage</a> <a href="/acts/8-34.htm">Philip</a> <a href="/acts/8-21.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/acts/8-25.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/acts/8-25.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/acts/8-32.htm">Scripture</a> <a href="/acts/8-33.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/acts/1-22.htm">Starting</a> <a href="/acts/8-25.htm">Tidings</a> <a href="/acts/8-32.htm">Writing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/8-40.htm">Announced</a> <a href="/acts/10-37.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/acts/11-4.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/acts/8-39.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/acts/8-40.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/8-37.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/acts/8-40.htm">News</a> <a href="/acts/9-8.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/acts/9-25.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/romans/11-2.htm">Passage</a> <a href="/acts/8-37.htm">Philip</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/acts/8-40.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/acts/9-20.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/romans/1-17.htm">Scripture</a> <a href="/acts/10-6.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/acts/10-37.htm">Starting</a> <a href="/acts/10-36.htm">Tidings</a> <a href="/acts/15-27.htm">Writing</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 8</div>1. <a href="/acts/8-1.htm">By occasion of the persecution in Jerusalem, the church being planted in Samaria, </a> 4. <a href="/acts/8-4.htm">by Philip the deacon, who preached, did miracles, and baptized many;</a> 9. <a href="/acts/8-9.htm">among the rest Simon the sorcerer, a great seducer of the people;</a> 14. <a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Peter and John come to confirm and enlarge the church; </a> 15. <a href="/acts/8-15.htm">where, by prayer and imposition of hands giving the Holy Spirit;</a> 18. <a href="/acts/8-18.htm">when Simon would have bought the like power of them, </a> 20. <a href="/acts/8-20.htm">Peter sharply reproving his hypocrisy and covetousness, </a> 22. <a href="/acts/8-22.htm">and exhorting him to repentance, </a> 25. <a href="/acts/8-25.htm">together with John preaching the word of the Lord, return to Jerusalem;</a> 26. <a href="/acts/8-26.htm">but the angel sends Philip to teach and baptize the Ethiopian Eunuch.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Scripture referred to is <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7-8</a>, which the eunuch was reading. This passage is a prophecy about the suffering servant, a clear messianic prophecy pointing to Jesus Christ. Philip's approach demonstrates the importance of using Scripture as the foundation for sharing the gospel, showing how the Old Testament points to Christ.and told him the good news about Jesus. Philip explains how Jesus fulfills the prophecies of the Old Testament, particularly those concerning the Messiah's suffering and redemption. The "good news" or "gospel" is the message of salvation through Jesus Christ, who died for sins and rose again, offering eternal life to all who believe. This encounter highlights the early church's mission to spread the gospel beyond Jewish boundaries, as the Ethiopian eunuch represents the Gentile world. Philip's evangelism is a model for believers, emphasizing the necessity of understanding and communicating the gospel clearly and effectively.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/philip.htm">Philip</a> One of the seven deacons chosen in <a href="/bsb/acts/6.htm">Acts 6</a>, Philip is known for his evangelistic work. In <a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm">Acts 8</a>, he is led by the Holy Spirit to meet the Ethiopian eunuch and explain the Scriptures to him. 2. <a href="/topical/e/ethiopian_eunuch.htm">Ethiopian Eunuch</a> A high-ranking official in charge of the treasury of the Queen of the Ethiopians. He is a God-fearing Gentile who is returning from worshiping in Jerusalem and is reading the book of Isaiah. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_road_from_jerusalem_to_gaza.htm">The Road from Jerusalem to Gaza</a> This is the setting for the encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. It is a desert road, symbolizing the spiritual journey from ignorance to enlightenment. 4. <a href="/topical/i/isaiah_53.htm">Isaiah 53</a> The specific Scripture the eunuch is reading, which is a prophecy about the suffering servant, fulfilled in Jesus Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_good_news_about_jesus.htm">The Good News about Jesus</a> The core message of the Gospel that Philip shares, focusing on Jesus' life, death, and resurrection as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit_in_evangelism.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit in Evangelism</a> Philip is led by the Spirit to the eunuch, demonstrating the importance of being sensitive to the Spirit's guidance in sharing the Gospel. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_scripture_in_evangelism.htm">The Importance of Scripture in Evangelism</a> Philip begins with Scripture to explain the Gospel, showing that the Bible is foundational in understanding and sharing the message of Jesus. <a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_the_gospel.htm">The Universality of the Gospel</a> The Ethiopian eunuch represents the spread of the Gospel beyond Jewish boundaries, emphasizing that the message of Jesus is for all people. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Philip's explanation of <a href="/bsb/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a> shows how Jesus fulfills Old Testament prophecies, strengthening the faith of believers in the reliability of Scripture. <a href="/topical/p/personal_evangelism.htm">Personal Evangelism</a> Philip's one-on-one interaction with the eunuch highlights the importance of personal evangelism and being prepared to share the Gospel with individuals.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 8</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_an_unbiblical_baptism.htm">What defines an unbiblical baptism?</a> <a href="/q/119_ministries'_view_on_testaments.htm">How does 119 Ministries view Old and New Testament relations?</a> <a href="/q/baptize_new_believers_immediately.htm">Should new believers be baptized right away?</a> <a href="/q/what_defined_early_christianity.htm">What characterized early Christianity in its initial stages?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(35) Philip opened his mouth.--The phrase, wherever it occurs in the New Testament, implies something like a set discourse. (Comp. <a href="/acts/10-34.htm" title="Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:">Acts 10:34</a>; Acts 18, 14; <a href="/matthew/5-2.htm" title="And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,">Matthew 5:2</a>; <a href="/matthew/13-35.htm" title="That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.">Matthew 13:35</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/6-11.htm" title="O you Corinthians, our mouth is open to you, our heart is enlarged.">2Corinthians 6:11</a>). It always means something more than the mere act of speaking.And preached unto him Jesus.--The sequel shows that the teaching must have included, not only an interpretation of the prophecy as fulfilled in Christ, but instruction as to the outward condition of admission to the society of the disciples. The eunuch hears enough to make him eager for the baptism which was to bring with it so great a blessing.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 35. - And for then, A.V.; beginning from this Scripture for began at the same Scripture, A.V.; preached for and preached, A.V. <a href="/commentaries/acts/8-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Philip Φίλιππος (Philippos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5376.htm">Strong's 5376: </a> From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites. began ἀρξάμενος (arxamenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_756.htm">Strong's 756: </a> To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence. with ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. this very ταύτης (tautēs) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. Scripture γραφῆς (graphēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1124.htm">Strong's 1124: </a> (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. told him the good news about εὐηγγελίσατο (euēngelisato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2097.htm">Strong's 2097: </a> From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel. Jesus. Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/8-35.htm">Acts 8:35 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/8-35.htm">Acts 8:35 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/8-35.htm">Acts 8:35 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/8-35.htm">Acts 8:35 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/8-35.htm">Acts 8:35 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/8-35.htm">Acts 8:35 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/8-35.htm">Acts 8:35 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/8-35.htm">Acts 8:35 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/8-35.htm">Acts 8:35 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/8-35.htm">Acts 8:35 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/8-35.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 8:35 Philip opened his mouth and beginning (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/8-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 8:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 8:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/8-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 8:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 8:36" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>