Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.”, So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian. See How They All Connect. Acts 9:30 When the believers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus. Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 31 “How can I,” he said, “unless someone explains it to me?” So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. Acts 1:8 NIV - But you will receive power when the - Bible Gateway. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and … On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 3 As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. 40 Philip, however, appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel in all the towns(AR) until he reached Caesarea.(AS). Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison. (E) Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison. 3 Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself on his hand. 12 But when they believed Philip as he proclaimed the good news of the kingdom of God(N) and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized,(O) both men and women. 9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. 15 When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit,(T) 16 because the Holy Spirit had not yet come on any of them;(U) they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 1And Saul approved of their killing him. 5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there. 8 1 And Saul approved of their killing him. When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. 8 So there was great joy in that city. 2 Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison. 3 But Saul began to destroy the church. Therefore they that were scattered abroad By reason of the persecution in Jerusalem: the seventy disciples, and other ministers of the word; or the hundred and twenty, excepting the apostles, 9 Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery(K) in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. 32 This is the passage of Scripture the eunuch was reading: “He was led like a sheep to the slaughter,    and as a lamb before its shearer is silent,    so he did not open his mouth.33 In his humiliation he was deprived of justice. He boasted that he was someone great, and all the people, both high and low, gave him their attention and exclaimed, “This man is rightly called the Great Power of God.”. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. New International Version (NIV), On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered. Acts 8. 23 For I see that you are full of bitterness and captive to sin.”, 24 Then Simon answered, “Pray to the Lord for me(AC) so that nothing you have said may happen to me.”, 25 After they had further proclaimed the word of the Lord(AD) and testified about Jesus, Peter and John returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many Samaritan villages. 30 Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. Act 1:8 - But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” ( Mar 16:19, 20; Luk 24:50–53 ) Philip, however, appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he reached Caesarea. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the. Saul Persecutes the Church. This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship. 1 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” NIV: New International Version Acts 8 1 And Saul was there, giving approval to his death. NIV: ESV: NASB: KJV: HCSB: 1 And Saul approved of their killing him. (X), 18 When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money 19 and said, “Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”, 20 Peter answered: “May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money! At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of ... Saul Persecutes the Church - Now Saul was consenting to his death. When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, and said, “Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”. eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of the Kandake (which means “queen of the Ethiopians”). 8 And Saul approved of their killing him. 14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria(Q) had accepted the word of God,(R) they sent Peter and John(S) to Samaria. 22 Repent(AB) of this wickedness and pray to the Lord in the hope that he may forgive you for having such a thought in your heart. 5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there. NIV, Storyline Bible, Comfort Print: Each Story Plays a Part. (G) 5 Philip(H) went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there. 7 But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves,’ God said, ‘and afterward they will come out of that country and worship me in this place.’ # 7:7 Gen. 15:13,14 8 Then he gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision. Acts 8 1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered(B) throughout Judea and Samaria. When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said. Acts 8 - NIV: And Saul approved of their killing him. Freely you have received; freely give. 3 But Saul(D) began to destroy the church. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. Acts 8:11 They followed him because he had amazed them for a long time with his sorcery. Acts 8:25 After they had further proclaimed the word of the Lord and testified about Jesus, Peter and John returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many Samaritan villages. He boasted that he was someone great,(L) 10 and all the people, both high and low, gave him their attention and exclaimed, “This man is rightly called the Great Power of God.”(M) 11 They followed him because he had amazed them for a long time with his sorcery. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?”, Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” The eunuch answered, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”. NIV 1 And Saul approved of their killing him. “How can I,” he said, “unless someone explains it to me?” So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea … Saul Persecutes the Church - Now Saul was consenting to his death. Acts 8 King James Version (KJV) 8 And Saul was consenting unto his death. Acts 4:8 : ver 5; Lk 23:13. because the Holy Spirit had not yet come on any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 3 But Saul began to destroy the church. and as a lamb before its shearer is silent, Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about with our new, Ac 9:1, 13, 21; 22:4, 19; 26:10, 11; 1Co 15:9; Gal 1:13, 23; Php 3:6; 1Ti 1:13, 1Ki 18:12; 2Ki 2:16; Eze 3:12, 14; 8:3; 11:1, 24; 43:5; 2Co 12:2; 1Th 4:17; Rev 12:5, Ac 10:1, 24; 12:19; 21:8, 16; 23:23, 33; 25:1, 4, 6, 13, NIV, Quest Study Bible, Comfort Print: The Only Q and A Study Bible, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. Who can speak of his descendants? and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the Book of Isaiah the prophet. All rights reserved worldwide. They followed him because he had amazed them for a long time with his sorcery. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. 3 But Saul began to destroy the church. NIV 1 And Saul approved of their killing him. (V) 17 Then Peter and John placed their hands on them,(W) and they received the Holy Spirit. Acts 8:19 and said, "Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit." On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord in the hope that he may forgive you for having such a thought in your heart. 8 And Saul approved of their killing him. 2 Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. (C) 2 Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. 6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said. Acts 8… 2 Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. Acts 4:8 New International Version (NIV) 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people! (Y) 21 You have no part or share(Z) in this ministry, because your heart is not right(AA) before God. 2 The islanders showed us unusual kindness. 36 As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. 3 But Saul began to destroy the church. Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there. Matthew 10:8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Jump to: Bible Study Tools • Parallel Bible Verse • Bible Contextual Overview • Bible Verse Review • Bible Cross-References • Gill's Bible Notes • Clarke's Bible Notes • Barnes' Bible Notes 7 He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. For his life was taken from the earth.”[b](AL). On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit. Acts 8. In his humiliation he was deprived of justice. 8 And Saul(A) approved of their killing him. For with shrieks, impure spirits came out of many, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. The Church Persecuted and Scattered. Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. 6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, "Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?" 2 Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. Acts 8:17 Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. And he followed Philip everywhere, astonished by the great signs and miracles he saw. Acts 8:4-5 - NIV: Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. 4 Those who had been scattered(F) preached the word wherever they went. 6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said. 7 For with shrieks, impure spirits came out of many,(I) and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. (AE), 26 Now an angel(AF) of the Lord said to Philip,(AG) “Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” 27 So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian[a](AH) eunuch,(AI) an important official in charge of all the treasury of the Kandake (which means “queen of the Ethiopians”). But Saul began to destroy the church. Acts 5:36 Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship,(AJ) 28 and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the Book of Isaiah the prophet. 39 When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away,(AQ) and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?”(AP) [37] [c] 38 And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Acts 8:4. 13 Simon himself believed and was baptized. Acts 8:26-40 NIV Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of the Kandake (which means “queen of the Ethiopians”). 4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 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