Acts 8:34 Parallel Translations

The official said to Philip, "I would like to know who the prophet is talking about. Is he talking about himself or someone else?"(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?

ASV:

And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other?

BBE:

And the Ethiopian said to Philip, About whom are these words said by the prophet? about himself, or some other?

DBY:

And the eunuch answering Philip said, I pray thee, concerning whom does the prophet say this? of himself or of some other?

ERV:

And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other?

WEY:

"Pray, of whom is the Prophet speaking?" inquired the eunuch; "of himself or of some one else?"

WBS:

And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?

WEB:

The eunuch answered Philip, "Who is the prophet talking about? About himself, or about someone else?"

YLT:

And the eunuch answering Philip said, 'I pray thee, about whom doth the prophet say this? about himself, or about some other one?'

Acts 8:34 Cross References

XREF:

Acts 8:33 "IN HUMILIATION HIS JUDGMENT WAS TAKEN AWAY; WHO WILL RELATE HIS GENERATION? FOR HIS LIFE IS REMOVED FROM THE EARTH."

Acts 8:35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture he preached Jesus to him. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

8:34 Of whom speaketh the prophet this? This gave Philip the opportunity of preaching Jesus.

MHC:

8:26-40 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 the word of God, we should often pause, to inquire of whom and of what the sacred writers spake; but especially our thoughts should be employed about the Redeemer. The Ethiopian was convinced by the teaching of the Holy Spirit, of the exact fulfilment of the Scripture, was made to understand the nature of the Messiah's kingdom and salvation, and desired to be numbered among the disciples of Christ. Those who seek the truth, and employ their time in searching the Scriptures, will be sure to reap advantages. The avowal of the Ethiopian must be understood as expressing simple reliance on Christ for salvation, and unreserved devotion to Him. Let us not be satisfied till we get faith, as the Ethiopian did, by diligent study of the Holy Scriptures, and the teaching of the Spirit of God; let us not be satisfied till we get it fixed as a principle in our hearts. As soon as he was baptized, the Spirit of God took Philip from him, so that he saw him no more; but this tended to confirm his faith. When the inquirer after salvation becomes acquainted with Jesus and his gospel, he will go on his way rejoicing, and will fill up his station in society, and discharge his duties, from other motives, and in another manner than heretofore. Though baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, with water, it is not enough without the baptism of the Holy Ghost. Lord, grant this to every one of us; then shall we go on our way rejoicing.

CONC:

Answering Ethiopian Eunuch Inquired Philip Please Prophet Someone Speaketh Speaking Talking

Ethiopian Eunuch Inquired Philip Please Prophet Someone Speaketh Speaking Talking Words

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