Acts 8:32 NLT,NIV,ESV

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Acts 8:26-40

And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. (27) And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, (28) Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Isaiah the prophet. (29) Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Acts 8:32-33

As a sheep, or a lamb, &c. The eunuch, by divine Providence, was now reading the 53d chap. of Isaias, which is of Christ, and his sufferings. --- In humility his judgment was taken away. The sense seems to be, that Christ having humbled himself, so as to undergo an unjust judgment, or condemnation to die on the cross, hath been again raised from the dead, and delivered from that judgment by his glorious resurrection and ascension. (Witham) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Acts 8:26-40

26-40 Philip was directed to go to a desert. Sometimes God opens a door of opportunity to his ministers in very unlikely places. We should study to do good to those we come into company with by travelling. We should not be so shy of all strangers as some affect to be. As to those of whom we know nothing else, we know this, that they have souls. It is wisdom for men of business to redeem time for holy duties; to fill up every minute with something which will turn to a good account. In reading... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Acts 8:1-99

Acts 8 NOT CONTENT WITH slaying Stephen, the religious leaders in Jerusalem at this point launched the first great persecution against the church, and in this Saul was especially prominent. He ravaged the church like a wolf, invading the privacy of homes to secure his victims. In result, the disciples were scattered abroad through the provinces of Judaea and Samaria. Now, according to the Lord’s words to His disciples in Act_1:8 , these provinces were to come after Jerusalem, and before their... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Acts 8:29-33

The text from Isaiah: v. 29. Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near and join thyself to this chariot. v. 30. And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the Prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? v. 31. And he said, How can I except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. v. 32. The place of the Scripture which he read was this, He was led as a lamb to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Acts 8:26-40

B.—PHILIP IS EMPLOYED AS AN INSTRUMENT IN THE CONVERSION OP A PROSELYTE FROM A DISTANT COUNTRY, AN OFFICES. AT THE COURT OF CANDACE, THE QUEEN OF THE ETHIOPIANS. Acts 8:26-4026And the [But an] angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south, unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.27And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority [a eunuch and high officer] under [of] Candace queen of the Ethiopians,... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Acts 8:26-39

Acts A MEETING IN THE DESERT Act_8:26 - Act_8:40 . Philip had no special divine command either to flee to, or to preach in, Samaria, but ‘an angel of the Lord’ and afterwards ‘the Spirit,’ directed him to the Ethiopian statesman. God rewards faithful work with more work. Samaria was a borderland between Jew and Gentile, but in preaching to the eunuch Philip was on entirely Gentile ground. So great a step in advance needed clear command from God to impel to it and to justify it. I. We have,... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Acts 8:26-40

Winning a Traveler Acts 8:26-40 From the great city revival in Samaria Philip was led to the desert to minister to one seeking soul. It seems strange that God should be able to spare him from his busy and fruitful ministry in Samaria; but probably the comparative retirement was needed for soul and body after the strain of that successful campaign. How certain these Spirit-filled men were of the heavenly impulse! Every appearance suggested that this man of God was needed in the city, but the... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Acts 8:1-40

The popular outburst against Christianity evidenced in the martyrdom of Stephen was general. Members of the Church at Jerusalem were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. How dark the day seemed to be for the infant Church. Nevertheless, the overruling hand of God is seen in the movement. As they were scattered, the members did not cease their work. They went through Judea and Samaria preaching the Word. Philip, one of the recently chosen deacons, went to the city of Samaria. There a great... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Acts 8:26-40

The Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:26-40 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The subject of our sermon today, is "The Ethiopian Eunuch." There is a wonderful vision of God given in the 68th Psalm. After the Prophet has ascribed, in the opening verses, the glories of God as He arises to scatter His enemies; and after the ascension of Christ is so graphically described in Acts 8:18 ; and, after the restoration of Israel is set forth in Acts 8:22 ; then, the Prophet, in Acts 8:31 , says, "Ethiopia shall soon stretch... read more