Bible Commentary

Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. 13. Then [And] Simon himself believed also ] We can see from the history which follows that the belief here described was of a very imperfect nature. It perhaps amounted to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 8:13”

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. 12. But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God ] The oldest MSS. omit the things. The verb “preaching” is the same as in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 8:12”

And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. 11. And to him they had regard ] Read, And they gave heed to him. This is an instance of that fondness for change of expression which is so marked a feature of the A. V. The word … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 8:11”

To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. 10. This man is the great power of God ] The A. V. translates the Tex. Rec., but the best MSS. give, This man is the power of God that is called great. We … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 8:10”

But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: 9. a certain man, called Simon ] From the Gk. word magos =sorcerer or magician, this man is usually spoken of as Simon Magus. According … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 8:9”

And there was great joy in that city. And there was great joy – This joy arose: From the fact that so many persons, before sick and afflicted, were restored to health. (2)From the conversion of individuals to Christ. (3)From the mutual joy of families and friends that their friends were converted. The tendency of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 8:8”

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. 7. For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them ] There are some variations in the Gk. Text of this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 8:7”

And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 6. And the people [multitudes] with one accord gave heed ] The original words imply that crowds of the people gave their faith and consent to the new teaching. hearing and seeing the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 8:6”

Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 5 13. Philip’s Preaching in Samaria and its effects 5. Then [ And ] Philip ] The second named in the list of the seven deacons (Act 6:5). He is only mentioned in this chapter and Act 21:8 where he is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 8:5”

Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. 4. Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where [went about] preaching the word ] In these words we have the general effect of the persecution. One particular history of such preaching is given immediately. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 8:4”