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Themes in Acts 8
Wesley

Themes in Acts 8

Acts 8:1

And at that time there was a great persecution against the church, which was in Jerusalem. And they were all scattered abroad through the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.

Acts 8:2

And devout men buried Stephen, and made great lamentation over him.

Acts 8:3

But Saul made havock of the church, entring into every house, and haling men and women, committed them to prison.

Acts 8:4

Therefore they that were scattered abroad, went every where, preaching the word.

Acts 8:5

And Philip coming down to a city of Samaria, preached Christ to them.

Acts 8:6

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

Acts 8:7

For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many that had them, and many sick of the palsy and lame were healed.

Acts 8:8

And there was great joy in that city.

Acts 8:9

But a certain man, named Simon, had been before in the city, using magic, and astonishing the Samaritans, saying, that he was some great one.

Acts 8:10

To whom they all gave heed from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God.

Acts 8:11

They gave heed to him, because he had a long time astonished them with witchcraft.

Acts 8:12

But when they believed Philip, preaching the things of the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Acts 8:13

And Simon himself believed also; and being baptized, he continued with Philip, and was astonished, beholding the signs and mighty miracles which were done.

Acts 8:14

And the apostles who were at Jerusalem, hearing that Samaria had received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John:

Acts 8:15

Who being come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost.

Acts 8:16

For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they had been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Acts 8:17

Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

Acts 8:18

And Simon seeing that thro' laying on of the hands of the apostles the Holy Ghost was given,

Acts 8:19

offered them money, Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

Acts 8:20

But Peter said to him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought to purchase the gift of God with money.

Acts 8:21

Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right before God.

Acts 8:22

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee.

Acts 8:23

For I see, thou art in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.

Acts 8:24

And Simon answering said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things, which ye have spoken, may come upon me.

Acts 8:25

They then, having testified and spoken the word of the Lord, returned toward Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.

Acts 8:26

And an angel of the Lord spake to Philip, saying, Arise and go toward the south by the way leading down from Jerusalem to Gaza, which is desert.

Acts 8:27

And he arose and went. And lo an Ethiopian, an eunuch of great authority under Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasure,

Acts 8:28

and had come to Jerusalem to worship, Was returning, and sitting in his chariot, read the prophet Isaiah.

Acts 8:29

Then the Spirit said to Philip, Go near and join thyself to this chariot.

Acts 8:30

And Philip running to him, heard him read the prophet Isaiah, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

Acts 8:31

And he said, How can I, unless some one guide me?

Acts 8:32

And he desired Philip to come up, and sit with him. The portion of scripture which he was reading, was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter, and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so he opened not his mouth.

Acts 8:33

In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? For his life is taken from the earth.

Acts 8:34

And the eunuch answering Philip, said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? Of himself, or of some other man?

Acts 8:35

Then Philip opening his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture, preached Jesus to him.

Acts 8:36

And as they went on the way, they came to a certain water. And the eunuch said, Behold water: what hindereth me to be baptized?

Acts 8:37

And Philip said, If thou believest with all thy heart, thou mayst. And he answering said, I believe that Jesus is the Son of God.

Acts 8:38

And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down to the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

Acts 8:39

And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing.

Acts 8:40

But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through, he preached in all the cities till he came to Cesarea.
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