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Acts 8:1 (show verse)

Saul agreed to his death. There was at that time a great persecution against the congregation at Jerusalem. All but the apostles were scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria.

Acts 8:2 (show verse)

Devout men buried Stephen and mourned him greatly.

Acts 8:3 (show verse)

Saul ravaged the congregation. He entered every house and dragged off men and women and put them in prison.

Acts 8:4 (show verse)

They who were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word.

Acts 8:5 (show verse)

Then Philip went to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ to them.

Acts 8:6 (show verse)

The people with one accord gave heed to those things Philip spoke, hearing and seeing the miracles he did.

Acts 8:7 (show verse)

Unclean spirits, crying with loud voices, came out of many who were possessed by them. Many who were taken with palsies and the lame were healed.

Acts 8:8 (show verse)

There was great joy in that city.

Acts 8:9 (show verse)

A certain man called Simon was in the same city. He used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, telling everyone that he was great.

Acts 8:10 (show verse)

They all listened to him, from the least to the greatest, saying: This man has great power from God.

Acts 8:11 (show verse)

They followed him because for a long time he astonished them with sorceries.

Acts 8:12 (show verse)

When they believed what Philip preached about the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Acts 8:13 (show verse)

Simon also believed. When he was baptized he continued with Philip, amazed by the miracles and signs he saw.

Acts 8:14 (show verse)

When the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.

Acts 8:15 (show verse)

Peter and John prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit.

Acts 8:16 (show verse)

They were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus but had not yet received the Spirit.

Acts 8:17 (show verse)

So they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.

Acts 8:18 (show verse)

When Simon saw the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money.

Acts 8:19 (show verse)

Simon said: Give me this power that on whomever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit.

Acts 8:20 (show verse)

Peter said to him: Your money will perish with you, because you think that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

Acts 8:21 (show verse)

You have no part or share in this matter for your heart is not right in the sight of God.

Acts 8:22 (show verse)

Repent of this wickedness, and pray to God, that the thought in your heart may be forgiven you.

Acts 8:23 (show verse)

For I perceive that you are full of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.

Acts 8:24 (show verse)

Simon answered: Pray to God for me, that none of these things that you have spoken will happen to me.

Acts 8:25 (show verse)

When they had testified and preached the word of Jehovah they returned to Jerusalem, and preached the good news in many villages of the Samaritans.

Acts 8:26 (show verse)

God's angel said to Philip: Arise, and go toward the south the way that goes from Jerusalem unto Gaza through the desert.

Acts 8:27 (show verse)

He went and an Ethiopian eunuch (government official), a man of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem to worship.

Acts 8:28 (show verse)

He was returning and sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah the prophet.

Acts 8:29 (show verse)

The Spirit said to Philip: Go near, and climb on this chariot.

Acts 8:30 (show verse)

Philip ran to him, heard him read the prophet Isaiah, and said: Do you understand what you are reading?

Acts 8:31 (show verse)

How can I, the eunuch said: unless someone explains it to me? He invited Philip to come and sit with him.

Acts 8:32 (show verse)

The Scripture he read was this: He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer so he did not open his mouth.

Acts 8:33 (show verse)

In his humiliation his judgment was taken away. Who will declare his generation? For his life is taken from the earth.

Acts 8:34 (show verse)

The eunuch asked Philip: Please tell me of whom is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?

Acts 8:35 (show verse)

Then Philip began at the same Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.

Acts 8:36 (show verse)

On their way, they came to a body of water and the eunuch said, See, here is water. What prevents me from getting baptized?

Acts 8:37 (show verse)

Philip said: If you believe with all your heart, you may. He answered: I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

Acts 8:38 (show verse)

He commanded the chariot to stop. They both went into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

Acts 8:39 (show verse)

After they came out of the water God's Spirit took Philip away. The eunuch did not see him again. He continued his journey rejoicing.

Acts 8:40 (show verse)

Philip was seen passing through Azotus. He preached in all the cities, until he came to Caesarea.