Acts 8:40 Parallel Translations

Philip found himself in the city of Azotus. He traveled through all the cities and spread the Good News until he came to the city of Caesarea.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

ASV:

But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached the gospel to all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

BBE:

But Philip came to Azotus, and went through all the towns, preaching the good news, till he came to Caesarea.

DBY:

And Philip was found at Azotus, and passing through he announced the glad tidings to all the cities till he came to Caesarea.

ERV:

But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached the gospel to all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

WEY:

but Philip found himself at Ashdod. Then visiting town after town he everywhere made known the Good News until he reached Caesarea.

WBS:

But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through, he preached in all the cities, till he came to Cesarea.

WEB:

But Philip was found at Azotus. Passing through, he preached the Good News to all the cities, until he came to Caesarea.

YLT:

and Philip was found at Azotus, and passing through, he was proclaiming good news to all the cities, till his coming to Caesarea.

Acts 8:40 Cross References

XREF:

Joshua 11:22 There were no Anakim left in the land of the sons of Israel; only in Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod some remained.

1 Samuel 5:1 Now the Philistines took the ark of God and brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod.

Acts 8:25 So, when they had solemnly testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they started back to Jerusalem, and were preaching the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans.

Acts 9:30 But when the brethren learned of it, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him away to Tarsus.

Acts 10:1 Now there was a man at Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian cohort,

Acts 10:24 On the following day he entered Caesarea. Now Cornelius was waiting for them and had called together his relatives and close friends.

Acts 11:11 "And behold, at that moment three men appeared at the house in which we were staying, having been sent to me from Caesarea.

Acts 12:19 When Herod had searched for him and had not found him, he examined the guards and ordered that they be led away to execution. Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea and was spending time there.

Acts 18:22 When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church, and went down to Antioch.

Acts 21:8 On the next day we left and came to Caesarea, and entering the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, we stayed with him.

Acts 21:16 Some of the disciples from Caesarea also came with us, taking us to Mnason of Cyprus, a disciple of long standing with whom we were to lodge.

Acts 23:23 And he called to him two of the centurions and said, "Get two hundred soldiers ready by the third hour of the night to proceed to Caesarea, with seventy horsemen and two hundred spearmen."

Acts 23:33 When these had come to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him.

Acts 25:1 Festus then, having arrived in the province, three days later went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea.

Acts 25:4 Festus then answered that Paul was being kept in custody at Caesarea and that he himself was about to leave shortly. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

8:40 But Philip was found at Azotus. The old Philistine city of Ashdod, near the seacoast, between Gaza and Joppa. It is now a ruin. Here he preached in all the seacoast cities, probably founding churches. See Ac 9:32,36.
Till he came to Caesarea, the seaport northwest of Jerusalem, the Roman capital of Judea. We are not told how soon he reached Caesarea. It may have been months or years. At any rate, it is likely that it did not take place until after Peter's missionary work there. Many years later we find Philip living in this city (Ac 21:8).

WES:

8:40 But Philip was found at Azotus - Probably none saw him, from his leaving the eunuch, till he was there.

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:

Announced Appeared Ashdod Azotus Azo'tus Caesarea Caesare'a Cesarea Cities Everywhere Glad Gospel However Kept News Passed Passing Philip Preached Preaching Proclaiming Reached Tidings Till Town Towns Traveled Visiting

Announced Appeared Ashdod Caesarea Caesare'a Cesarea Cities Everywhere Found Good However Kept News Passing Philip Preached Preaching Reached Traveled Visiting

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