Acts 8:12

But, when they believed Philip telling the good news concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they proceeded to be immersed, both men and women.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11And they were giving heed to him, because that, for a considerable time, with his magical arts, he had astonished them.

13And, Simon himself also, believed; and, having been immersed, was in constant attendance on Philip,—and, beholding signs and great works of power coming to pass, was astonished.

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Cross References

Matthew 28:19Go ye, therefore, and disciple all the nations, Immersing them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,—

Luke 9:2and sent them forth, to be proclaiming the kingdom of God, and to be healing;

Acts 1:3Unto whom he also presented himself alive, after he had suffered, by many sure tokens, throughout forty days making himself visible unto them, and speaking the things concerning the kingdom of God.

Acts 2:41They, therefore, who welcomed his word, were immersed; and there were added, on that day, about three thousand souls.

Acts 8:35And Philip, opening his mouth, and beginning from this scripture, told him the glad tidings of Jesus.

Acts 11:20And there were some from among them, Cyprians and Cyrenians, who, indeed, coming unto Antioch, began speaking, even unto the Grecian Jews, announcing the glad tidings as to the Lord Jesus;

Matthew Henry on Acts 8:5-14

The Spreading of the Gospel; Philip's Success. 4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. 8 And there was great joy in… Read the whole commentary →

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