Parallel Verses New International Version And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. King James Bible And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. Darby Bible Translation And he commanded the chariot to stop. And they went down both to the water, both Philip and the eunuch, and he baptised him. World English Bible He commanded the chariot to stand still, and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. Young's Literal Translation and he commanded the chariot to stand still, and they both went down to the water, both Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him; Acts 8:38 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleAnd they went down - They alighted from the chariot into the water. While Philip was instructing him, and he professed his faith in Christ, he probably plunged himself under the water, as this was the plan which appears to have been generally followed among the Jews in their baptisms; but the person who had received has confession of faith was he to whom the baptism was attributed, as it was administered by his authority. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge and he baptized. Library Simon the Sorcerer'Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.'--ACTS viii. 21. The era of the birth of Christianity was one of fermenting opinion and decaying faith. Then, as now, men's minds were seething and unsettled, and that unrest which is the precursor of great changes in intellectual and spiritual habitudes affected the civilised world. Such a period is ever one of predisposition to superstition. The one true bond which unites God and man being obscured, … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture: The Acts A Meeting in the Desert Whether the Imposition of the Priest's Hands is Necessary for this Sacrament? Whether Penance is a Sacrament? Cross References Matthew 3:6 Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. Matthew 3:11 "I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Acts 8:37 0 Acts 8:39 When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. Jump to Previous Baptised Baptized Carriage Chariot Commanded Eunuch Ordered Orders Philip Stand Stop Stopped WaterJump to Next Baptised Baptized Carriage Chariot Commanded Eunuch Ordered Orders Philip Stand Stop Stopped WaterLinks Acts 8:38 NIVActs 8:38 NLT Acts 8:38 ESV Acts 8:38 NASB Acts 8:38 KJV Acts 8:38 Bible Apps Acts 8:38 Biblia Paralela Acts 8:38 Chinese Bible Acts 8:38 French Bible Acts 8:38 German Bible Acts 8:38 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |