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1. Father of Alexander the Great (1Ma 1:1; 1Ma 6:2). 2. A friend or foster-brother (2Ma 9:29) of Antiochus Epiphanes, who received the charge (previously given to Lysias) of bringing up the young Antiochus Eupator (1Ma 6:14). On the death of Antiochus Epiphanes, Lysias took upon himself to proclaim young Eupator king (b.c. 164). The jealousy over this matter led to open hostilitles between Lysias and Philip. Philip was overcome by Lysias at Antioch and put to death. He is by many regarded as identical with
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Another that was one of his Disciples said unto him, "Master, suffer me first, to go and bury my father." But Jesus said unto him, "Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead."
Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, otherwise called Thaddeus;
And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon of Canaan,
Simon, whom also he named Peter: and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew;
And he said unto another, "Follow me." And the same said, "Lord suffer me first to go and bury my father." Jesus said unto him, "Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God."
These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John did baptise. The next day, John saw Jesus coming unto him, and said, "Behold, the lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. read more. This is he of whom I said, 'After me cometh a man, which went before me. For he was before me, and I knew him not: but that he should be declared to Israel, therefore am I come, baptising with water.'" And John bare record, saying, "I saw the spirit descend from heaven, like unto a dove, and abide upon him, and I knew him not: But he that sent me to baptise in water, the same said unto me, 'Upon whom thou shalt see the spirit descend, and tarry still on him, the same is he which baptiseth with the holy ghost.' And I saw it, and bare record, that this is the son of God." The next day after, John stood again, and two of his disciples, and he beheld Jesus as he walked by, and said, "Behold the lamb of God." And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. And Jesus turned about, and saw them follow, and said unto them, "What seek ye?" They said unto him, "Rabbi," which is to say, by interpretation, "Master: where dwellest thou?" He said unto them, "Come and see." They came and saw where he dwelt: and abode with him that day. For it was about the tenth hour. One of the two, which heard John speak, and followed Jesus, was Andrew; Simon Peter's brother.
One of the two, which heard John speak, and followed Jesus, was Andrew; Simon Peter's brother. The same found his brother Simon first, and said unto him, "We have found Messiah," which is by interpretation, Anointed.
The same found his brother Simon first, and said unto him, "We have found Messiah," which is by interpretation, Anointed. And brought him to Jesus. And Jesus beheld him and said, "Thou art Simon the son of Jonas, thou shalt be called Cephas," which is by interpretation, a stone.
And brought him to Jesus. And Jesus beheld him and said, "Thou art Simon the son of Jonas, thou shalt be called Cephas," which is by interpretation, a stone. The day following, Jesus would go into Galilee, and found Philip, and said unto him, "Follow me." read more. Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.
Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. And Philip found Nathaniel, and said unto him, "We have found him of whom Moses, in the law and the prophets, did write: Jesus, the son of Joseph of Nazareth."
And Philip found Nathaniel, and said unto him, "We have found him of whom Moses, in the law and the prophets, did write: Jesus, the son of Joseph of Nazareth." And Nathanael said unto him, "Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see."
And Nathanael said unto him, "Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said of him, "Behold a right Israelite, in whom is no guile." read more. Nathanael said unto him, "From where knowest thou me?" Jesus answered, and said unto him, "Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee." Nathanael answered and said unto him, "Rabbi, thou art the son of God; Thou art the King of Israel." Jesus answered and said unto him, "Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, thou believest? Thou shalt see greater things than these." And he said unto him, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending, and descending over the son of man."
Then Jesus lift up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, and said unto Philip, "Whence shall we buy bread that these might eat?"
The same came to Philip, which was of Bethsaida a city in Galilee, and desired him saying, "Sir, we would fain see Jesus." Philip came and told Andrew. And again Andrew and Philip told Jesus.
Such things said Isaiah when he saw his glory, and spake of him.
For they loved the praise that is given of men, more than the praise that cometh of God.
Philip said unto him, "Lord, show us the father and it sufficeth us." Jesus said unto him, "Have I been so long time with you: and yet hast thou not known me? Philip, he that hath seen me, hath seen the father. And how sayest thou then, Show us the father?
In those days, as the number of the disciples grew, there arose a grudge among the Greeks against the Hebrews, because their widows were despised in the daily ministration. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples together and said, "It is not meet that we should leave the word of God and serve at the tables. read more. Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, and full of the holy ghost and wisdom, which we may appoint to this needful business: but we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministration of the word." And the saying pleased the whole multitude well. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith, and of the holy ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicholas, a convert of Antioch, which they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.
Howbeit, they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word. Then came Philip into a city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. read more. And the people gave heed unto those things which Philip spake with one accord, in that they heard and saw the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed of them. And many taken with palsies, and many that halted, were healed. And there was great joy in that city.
Then the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, "Arise and go towards midday unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is in the desert." And he arose and went on, and behold, a man of Ethiopia which was a chamberlain and of great authority with Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, and had the rule of all her treasure, came to Jerusalem for to pray. read more. And as he returned home again, sitting in his chariot, he read Isaiah the prophet. Then the spirit said unto Philip, "Go near, and join thyself to yonder chariot." And Philip ran to him, and heard him read Isaiah the prophet, and said, "Understandest thou what thou readest?" And he said, "How can I, except I had a guide?" And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. The tenor of the scripture which he read was this, "He was led as a sheep to be slain: And like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth. Because of his humbleness, he was not esteemed. Who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth." The chamberlain answered Philip, and said, "I pray thee of whom speaketh the prophet this? Of himself? Or of some other man?" And Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water, and the chamberlain said, "See: here is water, what shall let me to be baptised?" Philip said unto him, "If thou believe with all thine heart, thou mayest." He answered, and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God." And he commanded the chariot to stand still. And they went down both into the water: both Philip and also the chamberlain. And he baptised him. And as soon as they were come out of the water, the spirit of the Lord caught away Philip; that the chamberlain saw him no more. And he went on his way rejoicing: but Philip was found at Azotus. And he walked throughout the country preaching in their cities, till he came to Caesarea.
The next day, we that were of Paul's company, departed and came unto Caesarea. And we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven deacons, and abode with him. The same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.