American Standard Version
Acts 8:35
35And Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this scripture, preached unto him Jesus.
Acts 8:35 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.
- New International Version (NIV)Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him.
Context of Acts 8:35
33In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: His generation who shall declare? For his life is taken from the earth. 34And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other? And Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this scripture, preached unto him Jesus. 36And 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?
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ἀνοίξας δὲ ὁ Φίλιππος τὸ στόμα αὐτοῦ καὶ ἀρξάμενος ἀπὸ τῆς γραφῆς ταύτης εὐηγγελίσατο αὐτῷ τὸν Ἰησοῦν.¶Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Acts 8:35
- Acts 10:34And Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
- Matthew 5:2and he opened his mouth and taught them, saying,
- 2 Corinthians 6:11Our mouth is open unto you, O Corinthians, our heart is enlarged.
- Acts 18:28for he powerfully confuted the Jews, and that publicly, showing by the scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.
- Acts 26:22Having therefore obtained the help that is from God, I stand unto this day testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses did say should come;
- Acts 28:23And when they had appointed him a day, they came to him into his lodging in great number; to whom he expounded the matter, testifying the kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses and from the prophets, from morning till evening.
- Luke 24:27And beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
- Acts 3:20and that he may send the Christ who hath been appointed for you, even Jesus:
- Acts 9:20And straightway in the synagogues he proclaimed Jesus, that he is the Son of God.
- Acts 11:20But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Greeks also, preaching the Lord Jesus.
- Acts 17:3opening and alleging that it behooved the Christ to suffer, and to rise again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom, said he, I proclaim unto you, is the Christ.
- Acts 19:13But certain also of the strolling Jews, exorcists, took upon them to name over them that had the evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.
- 1 Corinthians 1:23but we preach Christ crucified, unto Jews a stumblingblock, and unto Gentiles foolishness;
- 1 Corinthians 2:2For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
- Ephesians 4:21if so be that ye heard him, and were taught in him, even as truth is in Jesus:
- 1 Peter 1:11searching what time or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did point unto, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glories that should follow them.
Commentaries on Acts 8:35
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 35Began at the same scripture - He did not confine himself to this one scripture, but made this his text, and showed, from the general tenor of the sacred writings, that Jesus was the Christ, or Messiah; and that in his person, birth, life, doctrine, miracles, passion, death, and resurrection, the Scriptures of the Old Testament were fulfilled. This preaching had the desired effect, for the eunuch was convinced of the truth of Philip's doctrine, and desired…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 35Opened his mouth - See Matthew 5:2. At the same scripture - Taking this as a “text” to be illustrated. Preached unto him Jesus - Showed him that Jesus of Nazareth exactly corresponded to the description of the prophet, and that therefore he referred to the Messiah, and that the Messiah was Jesus of Nazareth. How far Philip detailed the circumstances of the life and death of Christ is unknown. What follows shows also that he stated the design of baptism…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 26-40Verses 26-40 Philip was directed to go to a desert. Sometimes God opens a door of opportunity to his ministers in very unlikely places. We should study to do good to those we come into company with by travelling. We should not be so shy of all strangers as some affect to be. As to those of whom we know nothing else, we know this, that they have souls. It is wisdom for men of business to redeem time for holy duties; to fill up every minute with something…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 26-40Philip obeyed the Holy Spirit and followed the Spirit’s direction. He then took the opportunity to share the message of the gospel with an Ethiopian eunuch (a trusted male official who served a king or queen) on the desert road from Jerusalem to Gaza. This event shows how effective Philip was in explaining and sharing the Christian message. It also shows his strong commitment to bringing the good news to all people, no matter their social position or…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 34-3834-38. And the eunuch answered, I pray thee, &c.--The respect with which he here addresses Philip was prompted by his reverence for one whom he perceived to be his superior in divine things; his own worldly position sinking before this.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Acts 8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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