Acts 8:34

Acts 8:34 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?
• New International Version (NIV)The eunuch asked Philip, “Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?”
• English Standard Version (ESV)And the eunuch said to Philip, "About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?"
• New King James Version (NKJV)So the eunuch answered Philip and said, “I ask you, of whom does the prophet say this, of himself or of some other man?”

Context of Acts 8:34

32Now the passage of scripture the man was reading was this: “He was led like a sheep to slaughter, and like a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he did not open his mouth. 33In humiliation justice was taken from him. Who can describe his posterity? For his life was taken away from the earth.” Then the eunuch said to Philip, “Please tell me, who is the prophet saying this about – himself or someone else?” 35So Philip started speaking, and beginning with this scripture proclaimed the good news about Jesus to him. 36Now 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?”

Acts 8:34 word by word

Ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ εὐνοῦχος τῷ Φιλίππῳ εἶπεν· δέομαί σου, περὶ τίνος ὁ προφήτης λέγει τοῦτο; περὶ ἑαυτοῦ, ἢ περὶ ἑτέρου τινός;Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andδέde · thenG1161
• the eunuchὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the eunuchεὐνοῦχοςeunouchos · eunuchG2135
• answeredἀποκρίνωapokrinomai · to answerG611
• PhilipΦίλιπποςPhilippos · PhilipG5376
• and saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• I prayδέομαιdeomai · to prayG1189
• theeσύsu · youG4771
• ofπερίperi · aboutG4012
• whomτίςtis · which?G5101
• speakethλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• the prophetπροφήτηςprophētēs · prophetG4396
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• himselfἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438
• orἤē · orG2228
• someτιςtis · oneG5100
• other manἕτεροςheteros · otherG2087

Cross-references for Acts 8:34

• Matthew 2:2saying, “Where is the one who is born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”
• Matthew 13:36Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him saying, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.”
• Matthew 15:15But Peter said to him, “Explain this parable to us.”

Commentaries on Acts 8:34

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 34Of whom speaketh the prophet this - This was a very natural inquiry: for in the test itself, and in its circumstances, there was nothing that could determine the meaning, so as to ascertain whether the prophet meant himself or some other person; and the very inquiry shows that the eunuch had thought deeply on the subject.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 34Answered Philip - That is, “addressed” Phil The Hebrews often use the word “answer” as synonymous with “addressing” one, whether he had spoken or not. Of himself … - This was a natural inquiry, for there was nothing in the text itself that would determine to whom the reference was. The ancient Jews expressly applied the passage to the Messiah. Thus, the Targum of Jonathan on Isaiah 52:13, “Behold my servant shall deal prudently,” etc., renders it…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

Topics related to Acts 8:34

• Ethiopia
• Gaza
• Philip
• Preaching

In the dictionaries

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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