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What can stand in the way of my being baptized?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/acts/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> As they rode along, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “Look! There’s some water! Why can’t I be baptized?” <a href="/esv/acts/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?” <a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As 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?” <a href="/blb/acts/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And as they were going along the road they came upon some water, and the eunuch says, "Behold, water! What prevents me to be baptized?" <a href="/kjv/acts/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? <a href="/nkjv/acts/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?” <a href="/nasb_/acts/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> As they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?” <a href="/nasb/acts/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> As they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch said, &#8220Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And as they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?” <a href="/lsb/acts/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And as they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?” <a href="/amp/acts/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> As they continued along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch exclaimed, “Look! Water! What forbids me from being baptized?” <a href="/csb/acts/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> As they were traveling down the road, they came to some water. The eunuch said, “Look, there’s water. What would keep me from being baptized? ” <a href="/hcsb/acts/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> As they were traveling down the road, they came to some water. The eunuch said, &#8220Look, there&#8217s water! What would keep me from being baptized?&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And as they went on the way, they came unto a certain water; and the eunuch saith, Behold, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? <a href="/erv/acts/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And as they went on the way, they came unto a certain water; and the eunuch saith, Behold, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? <a href="/gwt/acts/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As they were going along the road, they came to some water. The official said to Philip, "Look, there's some water. What can keep me from being baptized?" <a href="/gnt/acts/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> As they traveled down the road, they came to a place where there was some water, and the official said, "Here is some water. What is to keep me from being baptized?" <a href="/isv/acts/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> As they were going along the road, they came to some water. The eunuch said, "Look, there's some water. What keeps me from being baptized?" <a href="/msb/acts/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As 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?? <a href="/net/acts/8.htm">NET Bible</a> Now as they were going along the road, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "Look, there is water! What is to stop me from being baptized?" <a href="/nheb/acts/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> As they went on the way, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water. What is keeping me from being baptized?" <a href="/wbt/acts/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And as they went on their way, they came to a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? <a href="/wey/acts/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So they proceeded on their way till they came to some water; and the eunuch exclaimed, "See, here is water; what is there to prevent my being baptized?" <a href="/web/acts/8.htm">World English Bible</a> As they went on the way, they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Behold, here is water. What is keeping me from being baptized?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And as they were going on the way, they came on some water, and the eunuch said, “Behold, water; what hinders me to be immersed?” <a href="/blb/acts/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And as they were going along the road they came upon some water, and the eunuch says, "Behold, water! What prevents me to be baptized?" <a href="/ylt/acts/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And as they were going on the way, they came upon a certain water, and the eunuch said, 'Lo, water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?' <a href="/slt/acts/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And as they went in the way, they came to some water: and the eunuch said, Behold water; what hinders me to be immersed?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And as they went on their way, they came to a certain water; and the eunuch said: See, here is water: what doth hinder me from being baptized? <a href="/cpdv/acts/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And while they were going along the way, they arrived at a certain water source. And the eunuch said: “There is water. What would prevent me from being baptized?” <a href="/nabre/acts/8.htm">New American Bible</a> As they traveled along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “Look, there is water. What is to prevent my being baptized?” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As they were going along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water! What is to prevent me from being baptized?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as they went on their way, they came to a place where there was water; and the eunuch said, Behold here is water; what prevents me from being baptized? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And as they were going on the road, they were arriving at one place that had water in it, and that Eunuch said, “Behold, water! What is the hindrance to me being baptized?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And as they went along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch said: See, here is water; what hinders me from being immersed? <a href="/godbey/acts/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And while they were journeying along the road, they came to a certain water: and the eunuch says, Behold water; what doth hinder me from being baptized? <a href="/haweis/acts/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But as they went on the road, they came to some water: and the eunuch said, Here is water, what forbids my being baptised? <a href="/mace/acts/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> as they pursued their journey, they came to a place of water: and the eunuch said, see, here is water; what should hinder my being baptized? <a href="/wey/acts/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So they proceeded on their way till they came to some water; and the eunuch exclaimed, "See, here is water; what is there to prevent my being baptized?" <a href="/worrell/acts/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, as they were journeying along the way, they came to a certain water; and the eunuch says, "Behold, here is water; what hinders me from being immersed?" <a href="/worsley/acts/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And as they went on their way, they came to a certain water: and the eunuch said, See here is water, what hindereth me from being baptized? <a href="/parallel/acts/8-36.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=2637" 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> …35Then Philip began with this very Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus. 36<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: Hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">As</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: eporeuonto (V-IIM/P-3P) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">they traveled</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">along</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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/3598.htm" title="3598: hodon (N-AFS) -- A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means.">road</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthon (V-AIA-3P) -- To come, go. ">and came</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">to</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">some</a> <a href="/greek/5204.htm" title="5204: hydōr (N-ANS) -- Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively.">water,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2135.htm" title="2135: eunouchos (N-NMS) -- From eune and echo; a castrated person; by extension an impotent or unmarried man; by implication, a chamberlain.">eunuch</a> <a href="/greek/5346.htm" title="5346: phēsin (V-PIA-3S) -- To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.">said,</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: Idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">“Look,</a> <a href="/greek/5204.htm" title="5204: hydōr (N-NNS) -- Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively.">here is water!</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">What</a> <a href="/greek/2967.htm" title="2967: kōlyei (V-PIA-3S) -- To prevent, debar, hinder; with infin: from doing so and so. From the base of kolazo; to estop, i.e. Prevent.">is there to prevent</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me</a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: baptisthēnai (V-ANP) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">from being baptized?”</a> …<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/3-13.htm">Matthew 3:13-17</a> At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. / But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?” / “Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him. ... <a href="/mark/16-16.htm">Mark 16:16</a> Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. <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="/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="/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="/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="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</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, <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/16-31.htm">Acts 16:31-33</a> They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.” / Then Paul and Silas spoke the word of the Lord to him and to everyone in his house. / At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds. And without delay, he and all his household were baptized. <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/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="/titus/3-5.htm">Titus 3:5</a> He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And as they went on their way, they came to a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what does hinder me to be baptized?See.<a href="/acts/10-47.htm">Acts 10:47</a> Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?<a href="/ezekiel/36-25.htm">Ezekiel 36:25</a> Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.<a href="/john/3-5.htm">John 3:5,23</a> Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/8-16.htm">Baptised</a> <a href="/acts/8-16.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/acts/8-16.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/acts/19-3.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/acts/8-34.htm">Eunuch</a> <a href="/acts/8-10.htm">Exclaimed</a> <a href="/luke/18-16.htm">Hinder</a> <a href="/john/18-17.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/acts/4-17.htm">Prevent</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">Prevents</a> <a href="/acts/5-26.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/acts/8-26.htm">Road</a> <a href="/luke/17-11.htm">Traveled</a> <a href="/acts/1-5.htm">Water</a> <a href="/acts/8-28.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/8-38.htm">Baptised</a> <a href="/acts/9-18.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/acts/8-38.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/acts/19-3.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/acts/8-38.htm">Eunuch</a> <a href="/acts/12-14.htm">Exclaimed</a> <a href="/acts/24-23.htm">Hinder</a> <a href="/acts/10-30.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/acts/27-42.htm">Prevent</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">Prevents</a> <a href="/acts/11-4.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/acts/9-17.htm">Road</a> <a href="/acts/8-40.htm">Traveled</a> <a href="/acts/8-38.htm">Water</a> <a href="/acts/8-39.htm">Way</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 road mentioned is likely the desert road from Jerusalem to Gaza, a significant trade route in the ancient world. This setting highlights the spread of the Gospel beyond Jewish territories, fulfilling Jesus' command in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> to be witnesses "to the ends of the earth."and came to some water The presence of water in a desert region is notable and suggests divine providence. This aligns with the biblical theme of God providing in unexpected ways, reminiscent of God providing water in the desert for the Israelites (<a href="/exodus/17-6.htm">Exodus 17:6</a>). The water's appearance at this moment underscores the readiness for the eunuch's baptism.the eunuch said, The Ethiopian eunuch is a high-ranking official in charge of the treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. His position indicates the Gospel's reach into influential circles. Eunuchs were often excluded from full participation in Jewish worship (<a href="/deuteronomy/23.htm">Deuteronomy 23:1</a>), yet here he is included in the new covenant community, reflecting the inclusivity of the Gospel.“Look, here is water! The eunuch's exclamation shows his eagerness and understanding of the necessity of baptism as a public declaration of faith. This moment reflects the immediate response to the Gospel message, similar to the early church's practice of baptizing new believers promptly (<a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41</a>).What is there to prevent me from being baptized?” This question highlights the removal of barriers in Christ. Under the old covenant, the eunuch's status might have prevented full participation in religious rites. However, in the new covenant, faith in Christ is the sole requirement for baptism, as seen in <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>, which states there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for all are one in Christ Jesus. This moment signifies the fulfillment of <a href="/isaiah/56-3.htm">Isaiah 56:3-5</a>, where God promises a place for eunuchs within His house.<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 an evangelist who is led by the Holy Spirit to meet the Ethiopian eunuch on the road from Jerusalem to Gaza. 2. <a href="/topical/e/ethiopian_eunuch.htm">Ethiopian Eunuch</a> A high-ranking official in charge of the treasury of the Kandake (queen) of the Ethiopians. He is a God-fearer who had come to Jerusalem to worship and is now returning home. 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 and the divine appointment orchestrated by God. 4. <a href="/topical/w/water.htm">Water</a> The presence of water signifies the opportunity for baptism, a key element in the conversion process and public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/b/baptism.htm">Baptism</a> A sacrament of initiation into the Christian faith, symbolizing the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_appointments.htm">Divine Appointments</a> God orchestrates encounters for His purposes. Be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit in your daily life, as He may guide you to share the gospel with someone in need. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_scripture.htm">The Importance of Scripture</a> The eunuch's reading of Isaiah highlights the power of Scripture to open hearts to the truth of the gospel. Regular engagement with the Bible is crucial for spiritual growth and evangelism. <a href="/topical/i/immediate_obedience.htm">Immediate Obedience</a> The eunuch's desire to be baptized immediately upon understanding the gospel demonstrates the importance of responding promptly to God's call. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a> The conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch shows that the gospel is for all people, regardless of nationality, status, or background. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_baptism.htm">Symbolism of Baptism</a> Baptism is a public declaration of faith and an outward sign of an inward transformation. It is an essential step in the believer's journey of faith.<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/baptize_new_believers_immediately.htm">Should new believers be baptized right away?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_baptism,_communion.htm">What does the Bible say about baptism and communion?</a> <a href="/q/is_a_class_required_before_baptism.htm">Is a class required before baptism?</a> <a href="/q/acts_10_47-48__why_immediate_gentile_baptism.htm">Acts 10:47–48 – How does the immediate baptism of Gentiles align with other biblical passages emphasizing a longer process of conversion?</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>(36) They came unto a certain water.--Men have naturally endeavoured to identify the locality. In the time of Jerome, probably in that of Eusebius (de loc.), it was fixed at Bethsura, the Bethzur of <a href="/2_chronicles/11-7.htm" title="And Bethzur, and Shoco, and Adullam,">2Chronicles 11:7</a>), about twenty miles from Jerusalem, and two from Hebron. A fountain, now known as Ain-Edh-Dhirweh rises near the town, which retains the old name in the slightly altered form of Beit-Sur. On the other hand, Robinson is inclined to find the spring in the Wady-el-Hasey, between Eleutheropolis and Gaza, not far from the old sites of Lachish and Eglon. This agrees better with the mention of Gaza and with the epithet "desert" as attached to the "way."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 36. - The way for their way, A.V.; saith for said, A.V.; behold for see, A.V. Here is water. "When we were at Tell-el-Hasy, and saw the water standing along the bottom of the adjacent wady, we could not but remark the coincidence of several circumstances with the account of the eunuch's baptism. This water is on the most direct road from Belt Jibrin (Eleutheroplis) to Gaza, on the most southern road from Jerusalem, and in the midst of a country now 'desert,' i.e. without villages or fixed habitations. There is no other similar water on this road" (Robinson,' Bibl. Res.,' vol. it. p. 345). There were three roads from Jerusalem to Gaza, of which the one above described still exists, "and actually passes through the desert" (ibid. p. 514). What doth hinder me to be baptized! This question clearly shows that the doctrine of baptism had formed part of Philip's preaching, as it had of Peter (<a href="/acts/2-18.htm">Acts 2:18</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/8-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>As Ὡς (Hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. they traveled ἐπορεύοντο (eporeuonto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. along κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative 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. road ὁδόν (hodon) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3598.htm">Strong's 3598: </a> A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means. [and] came ἦλθον (ēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to ἐπί (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. some τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. water, ὕδωρ (hydōr) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5204.htm">Strong's 5204: </a> Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine 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. eunuch εὐνοῦχος (eunouchos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2135.htm">Strong's 2135: </a> From eune and echo; a castrated person; by extension an impotent or unmarried man; by implication, a chamberlain. said, φησιν (phēsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5346.htm">Strong's 5346: </a> To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say. “Look, Ἰδοὺ (Idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! [here is] water! ὕδωρ (hydōr) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5204.htm">Strong's 5204: </a> Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively. What τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. is to prevent κωλύει (kōlyei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2967.htm">Strong's 2967: </a> To prevent, debar, hinder; with infin: from doing so and so. From the base of kolazo; to estop, i.e. Prevent. me με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. [from] being baptized?” βαπτισθῆναι (baptisthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/8-36.htm">Acts 8:36 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/8-36.htm">Acts 8:36 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/8-36.htm">Acts 8:36 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/8-36.htm">Acts 8:36 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/8-36.htm">Acts 8:36 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/8-36.htm">Acts 8:36 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/8-36.htm">Acts 8:36 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/8-36.htm">Acts 8:36 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/8-36.htm">Acts 8:36 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/8-36.htm">Acts 8:36 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/8-36.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 8:36 As they went on the way they (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/8-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 8:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 8:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/8-37.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 8:37"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 8:37" /></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>