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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"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Crowds listened intently to Philip because they were eager to hear his message and see the miraculous signs he did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the crowds with one accord paid attention to what was being said by Philip, when they heard him and saw the signs that he did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The crowds all paid close attention to Philip’s message and to the signs they saw him perform.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And the crowds with one accord were giving heed to the things being spoken by Philip in the <i>time</i> for them to hear and to see the signs that he was performing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The crowds were paying attention with one mind to what was being said by Philip, as they heard and saw the signs which he was performing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The crowds with one accord were giving attention to what was said by Philip, as they heard and saw the signs which he was performing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the multitudes with one accord were giving attention to what was said by Philip, as they heard and saw the signs which he was performing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the crowds with one accord were giving attention to what was being said by Philip, as they heard and saw the signs which he was doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The crowds gathered and were paying close attention to everything Philip said, as they heard [the message] and saw the [miraculous] signs which he was doing [validating his message].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The crowds were all paying attention to what Philip said, as they listened and saw the signs he was performing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The crowds paid attention with one mind to what Philip said, as they heard and saw the signs he was performing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the multitudes gave heed with one accord unto the things that were spoken by Philip, when they heard, and saw the signs which he did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They crowded around Philip because they were eager to hear what he was saying and to see him work miracles. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the multitudes gave heed with one accord unto the things that were spoken by Philip, when they heard, and saw the signs which he did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The crowds paid close attention to what Philip said. They listened to him and saw the miracles that he performed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The crowds paid close attention to what Philip said, as they listened to him and saw the miracles that he performed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The crowds, hearing his message and seeing the signs that he was doing, paid close attention to what was said by Philip. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The crowds all paid close attention to Philip?s message and to the signs they saw him perform.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The crowds were paying attention with one mind to what Philip said, as they heard and saw the miraculous signs he was performing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The crowds listened with one accord to the things that were spoken by Philip, when they heard and saw the signs which he did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the people with one accord gave heed to those things which Philip spoke, hearing and seeing the miracles which he performed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Crowds of people, with one accord, gave attention to what they heard from him, listening, and witnessing the signs which he did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The multitudes listened with one accord to the things that were spoken by Philip when they heard and saw the signs which he did. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />the multitudes were also giving heed to the things spoken by Philip, with one accord, in their hearing and seeing the signs that he was doing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And the crowds with one accord were giving heed to the things being spoken by Philip in the <i>time</i> for them to hear and to see the signs that he was performing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> the multitudes also were giving heed to the things spoken by Philip, with one accord, in their hearing and seeing the signs that he was doing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the crowds unanimously attended to things spoken by Philip, in their hearing and seeing the signs which he did.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the people with one accord were attentive to those things which were said by Philip, hearing, and seeing the miracles which he did. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the crowd was listening intently and with one accord to those things which were being said by Philip, and they were watching the signs which he was accomplishing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />With one accord, the crowds paid attention to what was said by Philip when they heard it and saw the signs he was doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The crowds with one accord listened eagerly to what was said by Philip, hearing and seeing the signs that he did,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when the people of that place heard his word, they gave heed and listened attentively to everything Philip said, because they saw the miracles which he did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And as they were listening to his message, the people who were listening were persuaded by all that he had said, for they saw the signs that he did.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And the multitudes with one mind gave heed to the things which were spoken by Philip, when they heard, and saw the signs which he did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And the multitudes were unanimously giving heed to the things spoken by Philip, while they were hearing and seeing the miracles which he was performing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And the multitudes with united minds were very attentive to the things spoken by Philip, when they heard him, and saw the miracles which he did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />the people attended with great unanimity, hearing his discourses, and observing the miracles he wrought.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Crowds of people, with one accord, gave attention to what they heard from him, listening, and witnessing the signs which he did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And the multitudes, with one accord, were giving heed to the things spoken by Philip, when they heard and saw the things which he was doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And the people unanimously attended to the things which were spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he wrought:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/8-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=2382" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm">Philip in Samaria</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochloi (N-NMP) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowds</a> <a href="/greek/3661.htm" title="3661: homothymadon (Adv) -- Adverb from a compound of the base of homou and thumos; unanimously."></a> <a href="/greek/4337.htm" title="4337: proseichon (V-IIA-3P) -- From pros and echo; to hold the mind towards, i.e. Pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to.">gave their undivided attention</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when)."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- 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: Philippou (N-GMS) -- From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites.">to Philip’s</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legomenois (V-PPM/P-DNP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">message</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouein (V-PNA) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- 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/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeia (N-ANP) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">signs</a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: blepein (V-PNA) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">they saw</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ha (RelPro-ANP) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: epoiei (V-IIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">him perform.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, and many of the paralyzed and lame were healed.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-48.htm">John 4:48</a></span><br />Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/16-20.htm">Mark 16:20</a></span><br />And they went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked through them, confirming His word by the signs that accompanied it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/2-3.htm">Hebrews 2:3-4</a></span><br />how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, / and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-24.htm">Matthew 4:24</a></span><br />News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11</a></span><br />But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-2.htm">John 6:2</a></span><br />A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-43.htm">Acts 2:43</a></span><br />A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-12.htm">Acts 5:12</a></span><br />The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Acts 14:3</a></span><br />So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-11.htm">Acts 19:11-12</a></span><br />God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul, / so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Romans 15:18-19</a></span><br />I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed, / by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">1 Corinthians 2:4-5</a></span><br />My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, / so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-10.htm">1 Corinthians 12:10</a></span><br />to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">2 Corinthians 12:12</a></span><br />The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/4-30.htm">Exodus 4:30-31</a></span><br />and Aaron relayed everything the LORD had said to Moses. And Moses performed the signs before the people, / and they believed. And when they heard that the LORD had attended to the Israelites and had seen their affliction, they bowed down and worshiped.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the people with one accord gave heed to those things which Philip spoke, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.</p><p class="hdg">with one.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/13-44.htm">Acts 13:44</a></b></br> And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">2 Chronicles 30:12</a></b></br> Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/20-15.htm">Matthew 20:15,16</a></b></br> Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good? … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/7-57.htm">Accord</a> <a href="/acts/6-4.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/acts/5-16.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/acts/7-54.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/7-54.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/5-35.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/acts/4-19.htm">Listening</a> <a href="/acts/6-8.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/acts/7-36.htm">Miraculous</a> <a href="/acts/5-16.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/acts/7-16.htm">Paid</a> <a href="/acts/7-36.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/acts/8-5.htm">Philip</a> <a href="/acts/7-36.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-11.htm">Witnessing</a> <a href="/acts/7-60.htm">Words</a> <a href="/acts/7-36.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/12-10.htm">Accord</a> <a href="/acts/8-10.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/acts/13-45.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/8-33.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/8-10.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Listening</a> <a href="/acts/8-13.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Miraculous</a> <a href="/acts/13-45.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/acts/8-10.htm">Paid</a> <a href="/acts/8-13.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/acts/8-12.htm">Philip</a> <a href="/acts/8-13.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Witnessing</a> <a href="/acts/8-34.htm">Words</a> <a href="/acts/8-13.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-1.htm">By occasion of the persecution in Jerusalem, the church being planted in Samaria, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-4.htm">by Philip the deacon, who preached, did miracles, and baptized many;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-9.htm">among the rest Simon the sorcerer, a great seducer of the people;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-14.htm">Peter and John come to confirm and enlarge the church; </a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-15.htm">where, by prayer and imposition of hands giving the Holy Spirit;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-18.htm">when Simon would have bought the like power of them, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-20.htm">Peter sharply reproving his hypocrisy and covetousness, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-22.htm">and exhorting him to repentance, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-25.htm">together with John preaching the word of the Lord, return to Jerusalem;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/8-26.htm">but the angel sends Philip to teach and baptize the Ethiopian Eunuch.</a></span><br></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'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The crowds all paid close attention</b><br>The response of the crowds indicates a significant level of interest and openness to the message being presented. In the context of Acts, this reflects the early church's growth and the spread of the Gospel beyond Jerusalem. The attention of the crowds can be seen as a fulfillment of Jesus' command in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>, where He instructs His disciples to be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. The receptiveness of the people also highlights the work of the Holy Spirit in preparing hearts to receive the Gospel.<p><b>to Philip’s message</b><br>Philip, one of the seven deacons chosen in <a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5</a>, is now seen taking on a more evangelistic role. His message would have centered on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as the call to repentance and faith. This aligns with the apostolic teaching found throughout the New Testament. Philip's role as an evangelist is significant, as it demonstrates the spread of the Gospel to Samaria, a region with historical tensions with the Jews (<a href="/john/4-9.htm">John 4:9</a>). This outreach to Samaritans is a precursor to the broader Gentile mission.<p><b>and to the signs they saw him perform</b><br>The signs performed by Philip served to authenticate his message, much like the miracles of Jesus and the apostles. These signs would have included healings and exorcisms, as indicated in the surrounding verses (<a href="/acts/8-7.htm">Acts 8:7</a>). The performance of signs and wonders is a recurring theme in Acts, serving as a divine endorsement of the Gospel message. This mirrors the ministry of Jesus, who performed miracles to demonstrate the coming of God's kingdom (<a href="/matthew/12-28.htm">Matthew 12:28</a>). The signs also fulfill Old Testament prophecies about the Messianic age, such as those found in <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a>, which speak of miraculous healings accompanying the arrival of God's salvation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/philip.htm">Philip</a></b><br>One of the seven deacons chosen in <a href="/bsb/acts/6.htm">Acts 6</a>, Philip is now an evangelist spreading the Gospel in Samaria. His ministry is marked by powerful preaching and miraculous signs.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowds.htm">The Crowds</a></b><br>The people of Samaria who are witnessing Philip's ministry. They are attentive and responsive to the message and miracles.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/samaria.htm">Samaria</a></b><br>A region with historical tensions between Jews and Samaritans. Philip's ministry here signifies the breaking of cultural barriers with the Gospel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/signs_and_miracles.htm">Signs and Miracles</a></b><br>These are the supernatural acts performed by Philip, which validate his message and draw the attention of the people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_message.htm">The Message</a></b><br>The Gospel of Jesus Christ, which Philip is proclaiming with authority and power.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_gospel.htm">The Power of the Gospel</a></b><br>The Gospel transcends cultural and ethnic barriers, as seen in Philip's ministry in Samaria. We are called to share the Gospel with all people, regardless of background.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_miracles.htm">The Role of Miracles</a></b><br>Miracles serve to confirm the truth of the Gospel. While we may not always see miraculous signs, our lives should reflect the transformative power of the Gospel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/undivided_attention.htm">Undivided Attention</a></b><br>The crowds gave their undivided attention to Philip. In our busy lives, we must prioritize giving our full attention to God's Word and His work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/effective_evangelism.htm">Effective Evangelism</a></b><br>Philip's success in Samaria was due to both his message and the accompanying signs. Our evangelism should be both in word and deed, demonstrating the love and power of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/breaking_barriers.htm">Breaking Barriers</a></b><br>Just as Philip crossed cultural barriers, we are called to reach out to those who are different from us, showing the inclusive nature of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_simon's_sorcery_in_acts_8_trickery.htm">Does Simon’s alleged sorcery in Acts 8:9–24 contradict modern scientific knowledge, or might it be explained as mere trickery? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_philip_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Philip in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_gift_of_healing.htm">What is the Gift of Healing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_of_the_crusades,_inquisitions,_witch_hunts.htm">What about the Crusades, Inquisitions, and witch hunts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> <span class="accented">- The multitudes gave heed with one accord</span> for <span class="accented">the people with one accord gave heed</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">the</span> for <span class="accented">those</span> (things), A.V. <span class="accented">that were spoken by Philip</span> for <span class="accented">which -Philip spake</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">when they heard and saw the signs</span> for <span class="accented">hearing and seeing the miracles</span>, A.V. Note St. Luke's favorite word, <span class="cmt_word">with one accord</span> (above, <a href="/acts/2-1.htm">Acts 2:1</a>, note). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/8-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">The</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">crowds</span><br /><span class="grk">ὄχλοι</span> <span class="translit">(ochloi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gave their undivided attention</span><br /><span class="grk">προσεῖχον</span> <span class="translit">(proseichon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4337.htm">Strong's 4337: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pros and echo; to hold the mind towards, i.e. Pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Philip’s</span><br /><span class="grk">Φιλίππου</span> <span class="translit">(Philippou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5376.htm">Strong's 5376: </a> </span><span class="str2">From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">message</span><br /><span class="grk">λεγομένοις</span> <span class="translit">(legomenois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὰ</span> <span class="translit">(ta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">signs</span><br /><span class="grk">σημεῖα</span> <span class="translit">(sēmeia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they saw</span><br /><span class="grk">βλέπειν</span> <span class="translit">(blepein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> </span><span class="str2">(primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him perform.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐποίει</span> <span class="translit">(epoiei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/8-6.htm">Acts 8:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/8-6.htm">Acts 8:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/8-6.htm">Acts 8:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/8-6.htm">Acts 8:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/8-6.htm">Acts 8:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/8-6.htm">Acts 8:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/8-6.htm">Acts 8:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/8-6.htm">Acts 8:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/8-6.htm">Acts 8:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/8-6.htm">Acts 8:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/8-6.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 8:6 The multitudes listened with one accord (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/8-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 8:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 8:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/8-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 8:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 8:7" /></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>