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As a result, many men and women were baptized. <a href="/esv/acts/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. <a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But when they believed Philip as he preached the gospel of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. <a href="/blb/acts/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But when they believed Philip, proclaiming the gospel concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. <a href="/kjv/acts/8.htm">King James Bible</a> But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. <a href="/nkjv/acts/8.htm">New King James Version</a> But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized. <a href="/nasb_/acts/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But when they believed Philip as he was preaching the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were being baptized. <a href="/nasb/acts/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> But when they believed Philip preaching the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, men and women alike. <a href="/nasb77/acts/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But when they believed Philip preaching the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, men and women alike. <a href="/lsb/acts/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But when they believed Philip proclaiming the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, both men and women. <a href="/amp/acts/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But when they believed Philip as he preached the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, both men and women. <a href="/csb/acts/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But when they believed Philip, as he proclaimed the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized. <a href="/hcsb/acts/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But when they believed Philip, as he preached the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized. <a href="/asv/acts/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> But when they believed Philip preaching good tidings concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. <a href="/cev/acts/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But when they believed what Philip was saying about God's kingdom and about the name of Jesus Christ, they were all baptized. <a href="/erv/acts/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> But when they believed Philip preaching good tidings concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. <a href="/gwt/acts/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> However, when Philip spread the Good News about the kingdom of God and the one named Jesus Christ, men and women believed him and were baptized. <a href="/gnt/acts/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> But when they believed Philip's message about the good news of the Kingdom of God and about Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. <a href="/isv/acts/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> But when Philip proclaimed the good news about the kingdom of God and about the name of Jesus the Messiah, men and women believed and were baptized. <a href="/msb/acts/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But when they believed Philip as he preached the gospel of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. <a href="/net/acts/8.htm">NET Bible</a> But when they believed Philip as he was proclaiming the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they began to be baptized, both men and women. <a href="/nheb/acts/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But when they believed Philip as he preached good news concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. <a href="/wbt/acts/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But when they believed Philip, preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized both men and women. <a href="/wey/acts/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But when Philip began to tell the Good News about the Kingdom of God and about the Name of Jesus Christ, and they embraced the faith, they were baptized, men and women alike. <a href="/web/acts/8.htm">World English Bible</a> But when they believed Philip preaching good news concerning God’s Kingdom and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And when they believed Philip, proclaiming good news, the things concerning the Kingdom of God and the Name of Jesus Christ, they were immersed—both men and women; <a href="/blb/acts/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But when they believed Philip, proclaiming the gospel concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. <a href="/ylt/acts/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And when they believed Philip, proclaiming good news, the things concerning the reign of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized both men and women; <a href="/slt/acts/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And when they believed Philip announcing the good news of the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were immersed, both men and women.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But when they had believed Philip preaching of the kingdom of God, in the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. <a href="/cpdv/acts/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Yet truly, once they had believed Philip, who was evangelizing the kingdom of God, both men and women were baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. <a href="/nabre/acts/8.htm">New American Bible</a> but once they began to believe Philip as he preached the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, men and women alike were baptized. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But when they believed Philip, who was proclaiming the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But when they believed Philip, preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God in the name of our LORD Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> When they believed Philippus, who was proclaiming The Kingdom of God in the name of our Lord Yeshua The Messiah, they were being baptized, men and women.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But when they believed Philip, who preached the good news concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were immersed, both men and women. <a href="/godbey/acts/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But when they believed Philip preaching the gospel concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. <a href="/haweis/acts/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But when they believed Philip, who preached the glad tidings of the things which related to the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptised both men and women. <a href="/mace/acts/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but when they had embraced the doctrine of Philip, concerning the kingdom of the Messias, and the authority of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. <a href="/wey/acts/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But when Philip began to tell the Good News about the Kingdom of God and about the Name of Jesus Christ, and they embraced the faith, they were baptized, men and women alike. <a href="/worrell/acts/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But, when they believed Philip proclaiming the glad tidings concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being immersed, both men and women. <a href="/worsley/acts/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But as they believed Philip, preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women; <a href="/parallel/acts/8-12.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=2431" 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">Simon the Sorcerer</a> …11They paid close attention to him because he had astounded them for a long time with his sorcery. 12<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3753.htm" title="3753: Hote (Adv) -- When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.">when</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: episteusan (V-AIA-3P) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">they believed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- 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: Philippō (N-DMS) -- From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites.">Philip</a> <a href="/greek/2097.htm" title="2097: euangelizomenō (V-PPM-DMS) -- From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel.">as he preached the gospel</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">of</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileias (N-GFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</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/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- 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/3686.htm" title="3686: onomatos (N-GNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">of Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ,</a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: ebaptizonto (V-IIM/P-3P) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">they were baptized,</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">both</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andres (N-NMP) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">men</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: gynaikes (N-NFP) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">women.</a> 13Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed.…<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="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a> Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” <a href="/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15-16</a> And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. / Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. <a href="/john/3-5.htm">John 3:5</a> Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. <a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3-4</a> Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? / We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life. <a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a> For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. <a href="/colossians/2-12.htm">Colossians 2:12</a> And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead. <a href="/1_peter/3-21.htm">1 Peter 3:21</a> And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38</a> Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/acts/10-47.htm">Acts 10:47-48</a> “Can anyone withhold the water to baptize these people? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have!” / So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days. <a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Acts 19:4-5</a> Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” / On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-13.htm">1 Corinthians 1:13-17</a> Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul? / I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, / so no one can say that you were baptized into my name. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">1 Corinthians 12:13</a> For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. <a href="/ephesians/4-5.htm">Ephesians 4:5</a> one Lord, one faith, one baptism; <a href="/isaiah/52-7.htm">Isaiah 52:7</a> How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.they believed.<a href="/acts/8-35.htm">Acts 8:35-38</a> Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus… <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38,41</a> Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost… <a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Acts 16:14,15,31-34</a> And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul… concerning.<a href="/acts/1-3.htm">Acts 1:3</a> To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom 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.<a href="/acts/20-21.htm">Acts 20:21,25</a> Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ… both.<a href="/acts/5-14.htm">Acts 5:14</a> And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)<a href="/1_corinthians/11-11.htm">1 Corinthians 11:11</a> Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord.<a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a> There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/2-11.htm">Alike</a> <a href="/acts/8-4.htm">Announcing</a> <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/acts/8-5.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Embraced</a> <a href="/acts/6-8.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/8-4.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/acts/8-4.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/7-59.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/1-6.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/acts/8-4.htm">News</a> <a href="/acts/8-6.htm">Philip</a> <a href="/acts/8-5.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/acts/8-5.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/acts/1-6.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/acts/8-4.htm">Tidings</a> <a href="/acts/8-3.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Alike</a> <a href="/acts/11-20.htm">Announcing</a> <a href="/acts/8-13.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/acts/8-13.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/acts/8-13.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/acts/8-16.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Embraced</a> <a href="/acts/8-13.htm">Faith</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/14-22.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/acts/8-14.htm">News</a> <a href="/acts/8-13.htm">Philip</a> <a href="/acts/8-25.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/acts/8-25.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/acts/8-25.htm">Tidings</a> <a href="/acts/9-2.htm">Women</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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His ministry in Samaria follows the persecution in Jerusalem, which scattered the believers. The Samaritans, historically at odds with the Jews, are now receptive to the message of the gospel, showing the breaking down of ethnic and religious barriers. This belief marks a significant shift in the early church's mission, expanding beyond Jewish communities.as he preached the gospel of the kingdom of God The "kingdom of God" is a central theme in Jesus' teachings, emphasizing God's sovereign rule and the fulfillment of His promises. Philip's message likely included the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, aligning with the prophecies of the Old Testament. This preaching signifies the continuation of Jesus' mission through His disciples, highlighting the inclusivity of the gospel.and the name of Jesus Christ The name of Jesus Christ carries authority and power, as seen throughout the New Testament. Preaching in His name implies proclaiming His identity as the Messiah and Savior. This is crucial for the Samaritans, who had their own messianic expectations. The emphasis on Jesus' name underscores the early church's Christocentric focus and the fulfillment of messianic prophecies.they were baptized Baptism is a public declaration of faith and an act of obedience, symbolizing the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. It represents cleansing from sin and entry into the Christian community. The immediate response of baptism indicates the genuine conversion and acceptance of the gospel message by the Samaritans.both men and women The inclusion of both men and women highlights the egalitarian nature of the early Christian movement. In a cultural context where women often had a secondary status, the gospel's reach to both genders demonstrates its transformative power and the breaking down of societal barriers. This inclusivity reflects the fulfillment of Joel's prophecy (<a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28-29</a>) about the outpouring of the Spirit on all people.<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 now an evangelist spreading the gospel in Samaria. His role is crucial in the early church's mission to spread the gospel beyond Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_samaritans.htm">The Samaritans</a> The people of Samaria, who historically had a tense relationship with the Jews. Their acceptance of the gospel signifies the breaking down of ethnic and religious barriers. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_gospel_of_the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Gospel of the Kingdom of God</a> The message Philip preached, focusing on the reign and rule of God through Jesus Christ. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_name_of_jesus_christ.htm">The Name of Jesus Christ</a> Central to Philip's preaching, emphasizing the authority and salvation found in Jesus. 5. <a href="/topical/b/baptism.htm">Baptism</a> The outward expression of faith and acceptance of the gospel, signifying a new identity in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_gospel.htm">The Power of the Gospel</a> The gospel transcends cultural and ethnic barriers, uniting people under the lordship of Christ. We are called to share this message with all, regardless of background. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_baptism.htm">The Role of Baptism</a> Baptism is an important step of obedience and public declaration of faith. It symbolizes the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faith.htm">The Importance of Faith</a> Belief in the message of the gospel is essential for salvation. Faith is not just intellectual assent but involves trust and commitment to Jesus as Lord. <a href="/topical/e/evangelism_and_witnessing.htm">Evangelism and Witnessing</a> Like Philip, we are called to be evangelists in our own contexts, sharing the good news of Jesus with those around us. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_christ.htm">Unity in Christ</a> The acceptance of the gospel by the Samaritans highlights the unity that believers have in Christ, breaking down historical divisions and fostering a new community.<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_is_believer's_baptism.htm">What is the concept of Believer's Baptism?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_an_unbiblical_baptism.htm">What defines an unbiblical baptism?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_baptism_vital_in_christianity.htm">Why is baptism important in Christianity?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_a_christening.htm">What is a Christening?</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>(12) But when they believed Philip . . . .--The word for preaching is, as in <a href="/acts/8-4.htm" title="Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.">Acts 8:4</a>, "preaching the glad tidings of the kingdom of God." The sequel shows that this included baptism as the outward condition of admission to the kingdom. We may infer from the other narrative of Philip's mission-work (<a href="/context/acts/8-31.htm" title="And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.">Acts 8:31-35</a>) that it also included an outline-history of the passion and death and resurrection of the Prophet whom they had seen among them as fulfilling the great Messianic prophecies.They were baptized, both men and women.--The tense points, not to one great act, but to the continual succession of converts who were thus admitted. We think of the woman of Samaria, of <a href="/john/4-7.htm" title="There comes a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus said to her, Give me to drink.">John 4:7</a>, and wonder whether she was one of them.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Good tidings for the things, A.V. and T.R. <a href="/commentaries/acts/8-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. when Ὅτε (Hote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3753.htm">Strong's 3753: </a> When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When. they believed ἐπίστευσαν (episteusan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. Philip Φιλίππῳ (Philippō) Noun - Dative 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. as he preached the gospel εὐαγγελιζομένῳ (euangelizomenō) Verb - Present Participle Middle - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2097.htm">Strong's 2097: </a> From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel. of περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλείας (basileias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. name ὀνόματος (onomatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. of Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive 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. Christ, Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. they were baptized, ἐβαπτίζοντο (ebaptizonto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. both τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. men ἄνδρες (andres) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. women. γυναῖκες (gynaikes) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. 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