Study it in the app“But when they believed Philip as he announced the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus the Messiah, they were being immersed, both men and women.”
Butδὲwhenὅτεthey believedἐπίστευσανPhilipτῷ Φιλίππῳas he announced the good newsεὐαγγελιζομένῳaboutπερὶthe kingdomτῆς βασιλείαςof Godτοῦ θεοῦandκαὶthe nameτοῦ ὀνόματοςof JesusἸησοῦthe Messiah,Χριστοῦthey were being immersed,ἐβαπτίζοντοbothτεmenἄνδρεςandκαὶwomen.γυναῖκες
trust
To trust in God or in Jesus.
Where else “episteusan” appearsPhilip
Philip, the name of several men: one of the Twelve; Philip the evangelist (Acts 6:5; 8; 21:8); Philip the tetrarch, son of Herod (Luke 3:1); and the brother of Herod Antipas, Herodias' husband (Mark 6:17).
Where else “Philippōi” appearsproclaim good news
Announce the good news; in the passive, have the good news announced or be announced as good news.
Where else “euangelizomenōi” appearskingdom of God
God's rule, which comes with Jesus.
Where else “basileias” appearsGod
The Creator and Lord of all, the one God of Israel.
Where else “theou” appearsname
The word by which a person or thing is called, which often says who they are.
Where else “onomatos” appearsJesus
Jesus, the Greek form of the Hebrew Yehoshua (Joshua), which means "YHWH saves". It is the name the angel told Joseph to give him (Matthew 1:21).
Where else “Iēsou” appearsMessiah
Messiah: literally "anointed", the king or envoy God consecrates with oil. It is a title, not a surname; in Hebrew, mashiach.
Where else “Christou” appearsimmerse
To put someone into water; "baptize" comes from it.
Where else “ebaptizonto” appearsman
An adult male, as distinct from a woman or a child.
Where else “andres” appearswoman
An adult female person; when addressing her, a respectful form.
Where else “gynaikes” appears11And they were paying attention to him because for a long time he had amazed them with his magic arts.
12 · This verse (above)
13And Simon himself also believed, and after being immersed he was constantly with Philip; and seeing signs and great miracles taking place, he was amazed.
1. What it says
What is the Ethiopian eunuch reading in his chariot, and what does Philip do when he approaches? (vv. 27-35)
2. What it means
The eunuch asks whom the prophet is speaking about and admits he needs a guide. Why is it valuable to ask? (vv. 30-34)
3. How I live it
Who has helped you understand something difficult? How can you explain patiently to someone who asks you?
