Acts 8:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 8:16

He was fallen - This expression is several times applied to the Holy Spirit, Acts 10:44; Acts 11:15. It does not differ materially from the common expression, “The Holy Spirit descended.” It means that he came from heaven; and the expression “to fall,” applied to his influences, denotes the “rapidity” and “suddenness” of his coming. Compare Acts 19:2.In the name of the Lord Jesus - See the notes on Acts 2:38. See also Acts 10:48; Acts 19:5-6. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 8:14-17

Acts 8:14-17. When the apostles heard that Samaria That the inhabitants of that country, or of the chief city thereof; had received the word of God By faith; being desirous that these new converts should be further settled in their Christian profession, by receiving those spiritual gifts which no inferior teacher or officer in the church could be the instrument of communicating; they sent unto them Peter and John Two of the most eminent of their number, made remarkable by the miracle... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 8:4-25

8:4-9:31 THROUGHOUT PALESTINE AND BEYONDChristianity enters Samaria (8:4-25)In the time of the Roman Empire, the region of Samaria was the central part of Palestine and along with the neighbouring region of Judea was governed from Caesarea. The origins of the Samaritans go back to Old Testament times, when Samaria was the name of the chief city of the region.After Assyria had conquered the central and northern parts of Israel and taken the people into captivity (722 BC), it moved people from... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 8:16

none = no one. Greek. oudeis. There is a double negative in the sentence. were = had been. Greek. huparcho See Luke 9:48 . baptized in = baptized into. App-115 . Jesus. App-98 . See App-185 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Acts 8:15-17

Acts 8:15-17. Who, when they were come down,— Hence it appears very probable, that the Spirit, in some or other of his miraculous powers, had been conferred upon all the Christian converts hitherto; and it was highly proper that the Samaritans should have that divine gift, both as a confirmation of the truth of the Christian doctrine in general, and as an evidence to them in particular, that however they had been formerly hated by the Jews, yet, under the gospel, they might be equally... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 8:1-25

1. The evangelization of Samaria 8:1-25The first part of Philip’s important witness took place in Samaria. Luke recorded the cause of Philip’s ministry there (Acts 8:1-3), its nature (Acts 8:4-8), and its effects (Acts 8:9-24). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 8:14-17

The 12 apostles were, of course, the divinely appointed leaders of the Christians (ch. 1). It was natural and proper, therefore, that they should send representative apostles to investigate the Samaritans’ response to the gospel. This was especially important in view of the hostility that existed between the Hebrews and the Samaritans. The way the Jews and the Samaritans felt about one another is similar to how most Israelis and Palestinians feel about one another today. It was important that... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 8:14-24

Compromise in the Samaritan church 8:14-24 read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 8:1-40

Philip in Samaria. Simon MagusThe graphic details of the ministry of Philip which follow, were doubtless obtained from Philip himself. St. Luke stayed at his house at Cæsarea, and made the acquaintance of his four virgin daughters, prophetesses (Acts 21:8). During St. Paul’s three years’ imprisonment at Caesarea, St. Luke doubtless had much intercourse with Philip, with whose liberal views he was in sympathy. The historical character of the following narratives stands upon a firm basis. In... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 8:4-18

The Extension of the Church to Judæa and Samaria (Acts 8:4 to Acts 11:18)The Christians, scattered by persecution, preach everywhere through Judaea and Samaria. The places specially mentioned are Samaria, Azotus, Caesarea, Lydda, the Sharon valley, and Joppa. read more

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