Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The Spirit told Philip, “Go to that chariot and stay near it.” New Living Translation The Holy Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and walk along beside the carriage.” English Standard Version And the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and join this chariot.” Berean Standard Bible The Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to that chariot and stay by it.” Berean Literal Bible And the Spirit said to Philip, "Go near and join yourself to this chariot." King James Bible Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. New King James Version Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go near and overtake this chariot.” New American Standard Bible Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go up and join this chariot.” NASB 1995 Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go up and join this chariot.” NASB 1977 And the Spirit said to Philip, “Go up and join this chariot.” Legacy Standard Bible Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and join this chariot.” Amplified Bible Then the [Holy] Spirit said to Philip, “Go up and join this chariot.” Christian Standard Bible The Spirit told Philip, “Go and join that chariot.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The Spirit told Philip, “Go and join that chariot.” American Standard Version And the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. Contemporary English Version The Spirit told Philip to catch up with the chariot. English Revised Version And the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. GOD'S WORD® Translation The Spirit said to Philip, "Go to that carriage, and stay close to it." Good News Translation The Holy Spirit said to Philip, "Go over to that carriage and stay close to it." International Standard Version The Spirit told Philip, "Approach that chariot and stay near it." Majority Standard Bible The Spirit said to Philip, ?Go over to that chariot and stay by it.? NET Bible Then the Spirit said to Philip, "Go over and join this chariot." New Heart English Bible And the Spirit said to Philip, "Go and join up with that chariot." Webster's Bible Translation Then the Spirit said to Philip, Go near and join thyself to this chariot. Weymouth New Testament Then the Spirit said to Philip, "Go and enter that chariot." World English Bible The Spirit said to Philip, “Go near, and join yourself to this chariot.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the Spirit said to Philip, “Go near, and be joined to this chariot”; Berean Literal Bible And the Spirit said to Philip, "Go near and join yourself to this chariot." Young's Literal Translation And the Spirit said to Philip, 'Go near, and be joined to this chariot;' Smith's Literal Translation And the Spirit said to Philip, Come near, and be joined to this chariot. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Spirit said to Philip: Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. Catholic Public Domain Version Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Draw near and join yourself to this chariot.” New American Bible The Spirit said to Philip, “Go and join up with that chariot.” New Revised Standard Version Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to this chariot and join it.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the Spirit said to Philip, Go near and keep close to the chariot. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And The Spirit said to Philippus, “Approach and join the chariot.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd the Spirit said to Philip: Go forward and join your self to this chariot. Godbey New Testament And the Spirit said to Philip, Go, and join yourself to that chariot. Haweis New Testament Then said the Spirit to Philip, Go up, and approach close to that chariot. Mace New Testament then the spirit said unto Philip, go near, and advance to his chariot. Weymouth New Testament Then the Spirit said to Philip, "Go and enter that chariot." Worrell New Testament And the Spirit said to Philip, "Go near, and join yourself to this chariot." Worsley New Testament and the Spirit said to Philip, Go near and join thyself to this chariot. And Philip running up to him, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Philip and the Ethiopian…28and on his return was sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah the prophet. 29 The Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to that chariot and stay by it.” 30So Philip ran up and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked.… Cross References John 16:13 However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. Romans 8:14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. Galatians 5:16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. John 14:26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you. 1 Corinthians 2:12 We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. Isaiah 30:21 And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.” Ezekiel 3:12 Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard a great rumbling sound behind me: “Blessed be the glory of the LORD in His dwelling place!” 1 John 2:27 And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught. Luke 4:1 Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, John 3:8 The wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” 1 Kings 19:11-12 Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. Nehemiah 9:20 You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst. Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground. Isaiah 48:16 Come near to Me and listen to this: From the beginning I have not spoken in secret; from the time it happened, I was there.” And now the Lord GOD has sent me, accompanied by His Spirit. Ezekiel 11:5 And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me and told me to declare that this is what the LORD says: “That is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your minds. Treasury of Scripture Then the Spirit said to Philip, Go near, and join yourself to this chariot. Acts 10:19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. Acts 11:12 And the spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house: Acts 13:2-4 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them… Jump to Previous Approach Carriage Chariot Enter Join Joined Philip Spirit ThyselfJump to Next Approach Carriage Chariot Enter Join Joined Philip Spirit ThyselfActs 8 1. By occasion of the persecution in Jerusalem, the church being planted in Samaria, 4. by Philip the deacon, who preached, did miracles, and baptized many; 9. among the rest Simon the sorcerer, a great seducer of the people; 14. Peter and John come to confirm and enlarge the church; 15. where, by prayer and imposition of hands giving the Holy Spirit; 18. when Simon would have bought the like power of them, 20. Peter sharply reproving his hypocrisy and covetousness, 22. and exhorting him to repentance, 25. together with John preaching the word of the Lord, return to Jerusalem; 26. but the angel sends Philip to teach and baptize the Ethiopian Eunuch. The Spirit said to Philip This phrase highlights the direct guidance of the Holy Spirit in the early church, emphasizing the Spirit's active role in evangelism and mission. The Holy Spirit's communication with Philip is consistent with other instances in Acts where the Spirit directs believers (Acts 13:2, Acts 16:6-7). This divine guidance underscores the importance of being attuned to the Spirit's leading in fulfilling God's purposes. Go over to that chariot and stay by it. Persons / Places / Events 1. PhilipOne of the seven deacons chosen in Acts 6, Philip is known for his evangelistic work. In Acts 8, he is led by the Holy Spirit to meet the Ethiopian eunuch. 2. The Holy Spirit The third person of the Trinity, who guides and empowers believers. In this passage, the Spirit directs Philip to approach the Ethiopian eunuch's chariot. 3. The Ethiopian Eunuch A high-ranking official in charge of the treasury of the Queen of the Ethiopians. He is returning from worshiping in Jerusalem and is reading the book of Isaiah. 4. The Chariot The vehicle in which the Ethiopian eunuch is traveling. It becomes the setting for a significant evangelistic encounter. 5. The Road from Jerusalem to Gaza A desert road where Philip encounters the Ethiopian eunuch. This setting emphasizes the divine orchestration of their meeting. Teaching Points Obedience to the SpiritPhilip's immediate response to the Spirit's prompting is a model of obedience. Believers should be attentive and responsive to the Spirit's guidance in their lives. Divine Appointments God orchestrates encounters for His purposes. We should be open to unexpected opportunities to share the gospel. Understanding Scripture The Ethiopian eunuch's reading of Isaiah highlights the importance of understanding Scripture. Believers should seek to understand and explain the Bible to others. Cross-Cultural Evangelism Philip's interaction with the Ethiopian eunuch demonstrates the gospel's reach across cultural and ethnic boundaries. Christians are called to share the gospel with all people. Role of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in evangelism, guiding and empowering believers to share the message of Christ effectively.(29) Join thyself to this chariot.--The act implied is that of laying hold and, as it were, attaching himself to the chariot in which the eunuch rode.Verse 29. - And for then, A.V. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Theτὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Spirit Πνεῦμα (Pneuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit. said Εἶπεν (Eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to Philip, Φιλίππῳ (Philippō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 5376: From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites. “Go over Πρόσελθε (Proselthe) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4334: From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to. to [that] τούτῳ (toutō) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. chariot ἅρματι (harmati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 716: A chariot, vehicle. Probably from airo (as a particle of union) prefixed); a chariot (compare harmos). and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. stay by [it].” κολλήθητι (kollēthēti) Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 2853: From kolla; to glue, i.e. to stick. Links Acts 8:29 NIVActs 8:29 NLT Acts 8:29 ESV Acts 8:29 NASB Acts 8:29 KJV Acts 8:29 BibleApps.com Acts 8:29 Biblia Paralela Acts 8:29 Chinese Bible Acts 8:29 French Bible Acts 8:29 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 8:29 The Spirit said to Philip Go near (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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