Acts 8:35

Philip started explaining, beginning from this Scripture, telling him about Jesus.

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In The King James Version

Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

In Context

34The eunuch asked Philip, “Tell me, who is the prophet talking about? Is it himself, or someone else?”

36As they continued on, they came to a stretch of water. The eunuch said, “Look, there's water here—why shouldn't I be baptized?”

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Cross References

Matthew 5:2He began teaching them, saying:

Luke 24:44Then Jesus said to them, “This is what I explained to you while I was still with you. Everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms, had to be fulfilled.”

Acts 5:42Every day they continued to teach and proclaim Jesus as the Messiah, in the Temple and from house to house.

Acts 10:34Peter replied, “I'm totally convinced that God has no favorites.

Acts 17:2As usual, Paul went into the synagogue and over the course of three Sabbaths he debated with them using the Scriptures.

Acts 18:28because he was able to strongly refute the Jews in public debate, demonstrating from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Messiah.

Matthew Henry on Acts 8:27-40

Philip and the Ethiopian. 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, 28 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet. 29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join… Read the whole commentary →

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