Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 8:5-7
Acts 8:5-7. Then Philip, &c. The sacred historian here proceeds to record one particular instance of the success of the preaching of the persons dispersed by the above-mentioned persecution. The Philip here spoken of was not the apostle of that name, for all the apostles continued at Jerusalem, (Acts 8:1,) and this Philip, as appears from Acts 8:14-17, had not the power of communicating the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, by laying on of hands. He was, therefore, Philip the deacon,... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 8:6
With one accord - Unitedly, or with one mined. Great multitudes of them did it.Gave heed - Paid attention to; embraced.Hearing - Hearing what he said. read more