PERSECUTION CONTINUED, IN WHICH SAUL TAKES A PROMINENT PART--HOW OVERRULED FOR GOOD. (Act 8:1-4) Saul was consenting unto his death--The word expresses hearty approval. they were all scattered abroad--all the leading …
1Y Saulo consentía en su muerte. En aquel día hubo una gran persecución contra la iglesia que estaba en Jerusalén; y todos fueron esparcidos por las tierras de Judea y de Samaria, salvo los apóstoles.
2Y hombres piadosos llevaron a enterrar a Esteban, e hicieron gran llanto sobre él.
3Y Saulo asolaba la iglesia, y entrando casa por casa, arrastraba a hombres y a mujeres, y los entregaba en la cárcel.
4Pero los que fueron esparcidos iban por todas partes anunciando el evangelio.
5Entonces Felipe, descendiendo a la ciudad de Samaria, les predicaba a Cristo.
6Y la gente, unánime, escuchaba atentamente las cosas que decía Felipe, oyendo y viendo las señales que hacía.
7Porque de muchos que tenían espíritus inmundos, salían estos dando grandes voces; y muchos paralíticos y cojos eran sanados;
8así que había gran gozo en aquella ciudad.
9Pero había un hombre llamado Simón, que antes ejercía la magia en aquella ciudad, y había engañado a la gente de Samaria, haciéndose pasar por algún grande.
10A este oían atentamente todos, desde el más pequeño hasta el más grande, diciendo: Este es el gran poder de Dios.
11Y le estaban atentos, porque con sus artes mágicas les había engañado mucho tiempo.
12Pero cuando creyeron a Felipe, que anunciaba el evangelio del reino de Dios y el nombre de Jesucristo, se bautizaban hombres y mujeres.
13También creyó Simón mismo, y habiéndose bautizado, estaba siempre con Felipe; y viendo las señales y grandes milagros que se hacían, estaba atónito.
14Cuando los apóstoles que estaban en Jerusalén oyeron que Samaria había recibido la palabra de Dios, enviaron allá a Pedro y a Juan;
15los cuales, habiendo venido, oraron por ellos para que recibiesen el Espíritu Santo;
16porque aún no había descendido sobre ninguno de ellos, sino que solamente habían sido bautizados en el nombre de Jesús.
17Entonces les imponían las manos, y recibían el Espíritu Santo.
18Cuando vio Simón que por la imposición de las manos de los apóstoles se daba el Espíritu Santo, les ofreció dinero,
19diciendo: Dadme también a mí este poder, para que cualquiera a quien yo impusiere las manos reciba el Espíritu Santo.
20Entonces Pedro le dijo: Tu dinero perezca contigo, porque has pensado que el don de Dios se obtiene con dinero.
21No tienes tú parte ni suerte en este asunto, porque tu corazón no es recto delante de Dios.
22Arrepiéntete, pues, de esta tu maldad, y ruega a Dios, si quizá te sea perdonado el pensamiento de tu corazón;
23porque en hiel de amargura y en prisión de maldad veo que estás.
24Respondiendo entonces Simón, dijo: Rogad vosotros por mí al Señor, para que nada de esto que habéis dicho venga sobre mí.
25Y ellos, habiendo testificado y hablado la palabra de Dios, se volvieron a Jerusalén, y en muchas poblaciones de los samaritanos anunciaron el evangelio.
26Un ángel del Señor habló a Felipe, diciendo: Levántate y ve hacia el sur, por el camino que desciende de Jerusalén a Gaza, el cual es desierto.
27Entonces él se levantó y fue. Y sucedió que un etíope, eunuco, funcionario de Candace reina de los etíopes, el cual estaba sobre todos sus tesoros, y había venido a Jerusalén para adorar,
28volvía sentado en su carro, y leyendo al profeta Isaías.
29Y el Espíritu dijo a Felipe: Acércate y júntate a ese carro.
30Acudiendo Felipe, le oyó que leía al profeta Isaías, y dijo: Pero ¿entiendes lo que lees?
31Él dijo: ¿Y cómo podré, si alguno no me enseñare? Y rogó a Felipe que subiese y se sentara con él.
32El pasaje de la Escritura que leía era este: Como oveja a la muerte fue llevado; Y como cordero mudo delante del que lo trasquila, Así no abrió su boca.
33En su humillación no se le hizo justicia; Mas su generación, ¿quién la contará? Porque fue quitada de la tierra su vida.
34Respondiendo el eunuco, dijo a Felipe: Te ruego que me digas: ¿de quién dice el profeta esto; de sí mismo, o de algún otro?
35Entonces Felipe, abriendo su boca, y comenzando desde esta escritura, le anunció el evangelio de Jesús.
36Y yendo por el camino, llegaron a cierta agua, y dijo el eunuco: Aquí hay agua; ¿qué impide que yo sea bautizado?
37Felipe dijo: Si crees de todo corazón, bien puedes. Y respondiendo, dijo: Creo que Jesucristo es el Hijo de Dios.
38Y mandó parar el carro; y descendieron ambos al agua, Felipe y el eunuco, y le bautizó.
39Cuando subieron del agua, el Espíritu del Señor arrebató a Felipe; y el eunuco no le vio más, y siguió gozoso su camino.
40Pero Felipe se encontró en Azoto; y pasando, anunciaba el evangelio en todas las ciudades, hasta que llegó a Cesarea.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
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I. and devout men--pious Jews, probably, impressed with admiration for Stephen and secretly inclined…
and devout men--pious Jews, probably, impressed with admiration for Stephen and secretly inclined to Christianity, but not yet openly declared.
II
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II. Saul . . . entering into every house--like as inquisitor [BENGEL].
Saul . . . entering into every house--like as inquisitor [BENGEL].
haling men and women, &c.--See his own affecting confessions afterwards (Act 22:4; Act 26:9-10; Co1 15:9; Gal 1:13; Phi 3:6; Ti1 1:13).
III
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III. they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching--Though solemnly enjoined to do this (L…
they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching--Though solemnly enjoined to do this (Luk 24:47; Act 1:8), they would probably have lingered at Jerusalem, but for this besom of persecution which swept them out. How often has the rage of Christ's enemies thus "turned out rather unto the furtherance of the Gospel" (see Phi 1:12-13).
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IV. SUCCESS OF PHILIP'S PREACHING IN SAMARIA--CASE OF SIMON MAGUS. (Acts 8:5-25)
SUCCESS OF PHILIP'S PREACHING IN SAMARIA--CASE OF SIMON MAGUS. (Acts 8:5-25)
Then Philip--not the apostle of that name, as was by some of the Fathers supposed; for besides that the apostles remained at Jerusalem, they would in that case have had no occasion to send a deputation of their own number to lay their hands on the baptized disciples [GROTIUS]. It was the deacon of that name, who comes next after Stephen in the catalogue of the seven, probably as being the next most prominent. The persecution may have been directed especially against Stephen's colleagues [MEYER].
the city of Samaria--or "a city of Samaria"; but the former seems more likely. "It furnished the bridge between Jerusalem and the world" [BAUMGARTEN].
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V. the people with one accord gave heed to . . . Philip--the way being prepared perhaps by the fruit…
the people with one accord gave heed to . . . Philip--the way being prepared perhaps by the fruits of our Lord's sojourn, as He Himself seems to intimate (see on Joh 4:31-38). But "we may mark the providence of God in sending a Grecian, or a Hellenistic Jew, to a people who from national antipathy would have been unlikely to attend to a native of Judea" [WEBSTER and WILKINSON].
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VI. great joy in that city--over the change wrought on it by the Gospel, as well as the cures which a…
great joy in that city--over the change wrought on it by the Gospel, as well as the cures which attested its divine character.
VII
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VII. used sorcery--magical arts.
used sorcery--magical arts.
some great one . . . the great power of God--a sort of incarnation of divinity.
VIII
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VIII. To whom all gave heed . . . because of long time he had bewitched them--This, coupled with the ra…
To whom all gave heed . . . because of long time he had bewitched them--This, coupled with the rapidity with which they deserted him and attached themselves to Philip, shows the ripeness of Samaria for some religious change.
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IX. were baptized, both men and women--the detection of Simon's frauds helping to extend and deepen t…
were baptized, both men and women--the detection of Simon's frauds helping to extend and deepen the effects of Philip's preaching.
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X. Then Simon himself believed also--Left without followers, he thinks it best to join the man who h…
Then Simon himself believed also--Left without followers, he thinks it best to join the man who had fairly outstripped him, not without a touch of real conviction.
and . . . was baptized--What a light does this throw on what is called Baptismal Regeneration!
he continued with Philip--"was in constant attendance upon" him.
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XI. the apostles . . . sent Peter and John--showing that they regarded Peter as no more than their ow…
the apostles . . . sent Peter and John--showing that they regarded Peter as no more than their own equal.
XII
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XII. prayed . . . they might receive the Holy Ghost. (For only they were baptized in the name of the L…
prayed . . . they might receive the Holy Ghost. (For only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus)--As the baptism of adults presupposed "the renewing of the Holy Ghost" (Tit 3:5-7; Co1 12:13), of which the profession of faith had to be taken for evidence, this communication of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of the apostles' hands was clearly a superadded thing; and as it was only occasional, so it was invariably attended with miraculous manifestations (see Act 10:44, where it followed Peter's preaching; and Act 19:1-7, where, as here, it followed the laying on of hands). In the present case an important object was served by it--"the sudden appearance of a body of baptized disciples in Samaria, by the agency of one who was not an apostle, requiring the presence and power of apostles to perform their special part as the divinely appointed founders of the Church" [ALFORD]. Beautiful, too, was the spectacle exhibited of Jew and Samaritan, one in Christ.
XIII
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XIII. offered them money--Hence the term simony, to denote trafficking in sacred things, but chiefly th…
offered them money--Hence the term simony, to denote trafficking in sacred things, but chiefly the purchase of ecclesiastical offices.
XIV
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XIV. that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost--Spiritual ambition here shows itse…
that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost--Spiritual ambition here shows itself the key to this wretched man's character.
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XV. Thy money perish with thee--that is, "Accursed be thou and thy money with thee." It is the langua…
Thy money perish with thee--that is, "Accursed be thou and thy money with thee." It is the language of mingled horror and indignation, not unlike our Lord's rebuke of Peter himself (Mat 16:23).
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16. Thou hast neither part nor lot . . . thy heart is not fight, &c.--This is the fidelity of a minis…
Thou hast neither part nor lot . . . thy heart is not fight, &c.--This is the fidelity of a minister of Christ to one deceiving himself in a very awful manner.
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17. Repent . . . pray . . . if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven--this expression of…
Repent . . . pray . . . if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven--this expression of doubt being designed to impress upon him the greatness of his sin, and the need of alarm on his part.
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18. in the gall of bitterness and . . . bond of iniquity--expressing both the awfulness of his condit…
in the gall of bitterness and . . . bond of iniquity--expressing both the awfulness of his condition and the captivity to it in which he was held.
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19. Pray ye to the Lord for me--Peter had urged him to pray for himself: he asks those wonder-working…
Pray ye to the Lord for me--Peter had urged him to pray for himself: he asks those wonder-working men to do it for him; having no confidence in the prayer of faith, but thinking that those men possessed some peculiar interest with heaven.
that none of these things dome upon me--not that the thought of his wicked heart might be forgiven him, but only that the evils threatened might be averted from him. While this throws great light on Peter's view of his melancholy case, it shows that Christianity, as something divine, still retained its hold of him. (Tradition represents him as turning out a great heresiarch, mingling Oriental or Grecian philosophy with some elements of Christianity.)
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20. and they--Peter and John.
and they--Peter and John.
when they had . . . preached--in the city where Philip's labors had been so richly blessed.
returned . . . and preached . . . in many villages of the Samaritans--embracing the opportunity of their journey back to Jerusalem to fulfil their Lord's commission to the whole region of Samaria (Act 1:8).
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21. THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH. (Act 8:26-40)
THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH. (Act 8:26-40)
the angel of the Lord--rather, "an angel."
go . . . south, the way that goeth down from Jerusalem to Gaza--There was such a road, across Mount Hebron, which Philip might take without going to Jerusalem (as VON RAUMER'S'S PalÃ&brvbrstina shows).
which is desert--that is, the way; not Gaza itself, which was the southernmost city of Palestine, in the territory of the ancient Philistines. To go from a city, where his hands had been full of work, so far away on a desert road, could not but be staggering to the faith of Philip, especially as he was kept in ignorance of the object of the journey. But like Paul, he "was not disobedient to the heavenly vision"; and like Abram, "he went out not knowing whither he went" (Act 26:19; Heb 11:8).
22
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22. a man of Ethiopia--Upper Egypt, Meroe.
a man of Ethiopia--Upper Egypt, Meroe.
an eunuch of great authority--Eunuchs were generally employed for confidential offices in the East, and to some extent are still.
Candace--the family name of the queens of Upper Egypt, like Pharaoh, CÃ&brvbrsar, &c. (as appears from classic authors).
had come to Jerusalem to worship--that is, to keep the recent feast of Pentecost, as a Gentile proselyte to the Jewish faith. (See Isa 56:3-8, and Joh 12:20).
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23. Was returning--Having come so far, he not only stayed out the days of the festival, but prolonged…
Was returning--Having come so far, he not only stayed out the days of the festival, but prolonged his stay till now. It says much for his fidelity and value to his royal mistress that he had such liberty. But the faith in Jehovah and love of His worship and word, with which he was imbued, sufficiently explain this.
and sitting in his chariot, read Esaias--Not contented with the statutory services in which he had joined, he beguiles the tedium of the journey homeward by reading the Scriptures. But this is not all; for as Philip "heard him read the prophet Esaias," he must have been reading aloud and not (as is customary still in the East) so as merely to be audible, but in a louder voice than he would naturally have used if intent on his own benefit only: evidently therefore he was reading to his charioteer.
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24. the Spirit said--by an unmistakable voice within, as in Act 10:19; Act 16:6-7.
the Spirit said--by an unmistakable voice within, as in Act 10:19; Act 16:6-7.
go near and join this chariot--This would reveal to Philip the hitherto unknown object of his journey, and encourage him to expect something.
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25. Understandest thou what thou readest?--To one so engaged this would be deemed no rude question, w…
Understandest thou what thou readest?--To one so engaged this would be deemed no rude question, while the eager appearance of the speaker, and the question itself, would indicate a readiness to supply any want of insight that might be felt.
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26. How can I, except some man guide me?--Beautiful expression at once of humility and docility; the …
How can I, except some man guide me?--Beautiful expression at once of humility and docility; the invitation to Philip which immediately followed, to "come up and sit with him," being but the natural expression of this.
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27. The place . . . was this, He was led as a sheep, &c.--One cannot but wonder that this, of all pre…
The place . . . was this, He was led as a sheep, &c.--One cannot but wonder that this, of all predictions of Messiah's sufferings in the Old Testament the most striking, should have been that which the eunuch was reading before Philip joined him. He could hardly miss to have heard at Jerusalem of the sufferings and death of Jesus, and of the existence of a continually increasing party who acknowledged Him to be the Messiah. But his question to Philip, whether the prophet in this passage meant himself or some other man, clearly shows that he had not the least idea of any connection between this prediction and those facts.
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28. And the eunuch answered, I pray thee, &c.--The respect with which he here addresses Philip was pr…
And the eunuch answered, I pray thee, &c.--The respect with which he here addresses Philip was prompted by his reverence for one whom he perceived to be his superior in divine things; his own worldly position sinking before this.
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29. Then Philip opened his mouth--(See on Mat 5:2).
Then Philip opened his mouth--(See on Mat 5:2).
began at the same scripture--founding on it as his text.
preached unto him Jesus--showing Him to be the glorious Burden of this wonderful prediction, and interpreting it in the light of the facts of His history.
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30. See, here is water--more simply, "Behold water!" as if already his mind filled with light and his…
See, here is water--more simply, "Behold water!" as if already his mind filled with light and his soul set free, he was eagerly looking out for the first water in which he might seal his reception of the truth and be enrolled among the visible disciples of the Lord Jesus.
what doth hinder me to be baptized?--Philip had probably told him that this was the ordained sign and seal of discipleship, but the eunuch's question was likely the first proposal of its application in this case. (Act 8:37 is wanting in the principal manuscripts and most venerable versions of the New Testament. It seems to have been added from the formularies for baptism which came into current use).
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31. they went down both into the water, and he baptized him, &c.--probably laving the water upon him,…
they went down both into the water, and he baptized him, &c.--probably laving the water upon him, though the precise mode is neither certain nor of any consequence.
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32. the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip--To deny [as MEYER, OLSHAUSEN, BLOOMFIELD] the miraculo…
the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip--To deny [as MEYER, OLSHAUSEN, BLOOMFIELD] the miraculous nature of Philip's disappearance, is vain. It stands out on the face of the words, as just a repetition of what we read of the ancient prophets, in Kg1 18:12; Kg2 2:16. And the same word (as BENGEL remarks) is employed to express a similar idea in Co2 12:2, Co2 12:4; Th1 4:17.
the eunuch saw him no more--nor, perhaps, for very joy, cared to see him [BENGEL].
and he went on his way rejoicing--He had found Christ, and the key to the Scriptures; his soul was set free, and his discipleship sealed; he had lost his teacher, but gained what was infinitely better: He felt himself a new man, and "his joy was full." Tradition says he was the first preacher of the Gospel in Ethiopia; and how, indeed, could he choose but "tell what the Lord had done for his soul?" Yet there is no certainty as to any historical connection between his labors and the introduction of Christianity into that country.
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33. Philip was found--that is, "found himself," "made his appearance": an expression confirming the m…
Philip was found--that is, "found himself," "made his appearance": an expression confirming the miraculous manner of his transportation.
at Azotus--the ancient Ashdod.
preached in all the cities--along the coast, proceeding northward.
till he came to CÃ&brvbrsarea--fifty-five miles northwest of Jerusalem, on the Mediterranean, just south of Mount Carmel; and so named by Herod, who rebuilt it, in honor of CÃ&brvbrsar Augustus. Henceforth we lose sight of zealous and honored Philip, as by and by we shall lose sight even of Peter. As the chariot of the Gospel rolls on, other agents are raised up, each suited to his work. But "he that soweth and he that reapeth shall rejoice together." (See on Joh 4:31-38).
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Acts — Capítulo 8
PERSECUTION CONTINUED, IN WHICH SAUL TAKES A PROMINENT PART--HOW OVERRULED FOR GOOD. (Act 8:1-4) Saul was consenting unto his death--The word expresses hearty approval. they were all scattered abroad--all the leading …
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Y Saulo consentía en su muerte. En aquel día hubo una gran persecución contra la iglesia que estaba en Jerusalén; y todos fueron esparcidos por las tierras de Judea y de Samaria, salvo los apóstoles.
2Y hombres piadosos llevaron a enterrar a Esteban, e hicieron gran llanto sobre él.
3Y Saulo asolaba la iglesia, y entrando casa por casa, arrastraba a hombres y a mujeres, y los entregaba en la cárcel.
4Pero los que fueron esparcidos iban por todas partes anunciando el evangelio.
5Entonces Felipe, descendiendo a la ciudad de Samaria, les predicaba a Cristo.
6Y la gente, unánime, escuchaba atentamente las cosas que decía Felipe, oyendo y viendo las señales que hacía.
7Porque de muchos que tenían espíritus inmundos, salían estos dando grandes voces; y muchos paralíticos y cojos eran sanados;
8así que había gran gozo en aquella ciudad.
9Pero había un hombre llamado Simón, que antes ejercía la magia en aquella ciudad, y había engañado a la gente de Samaria, haciéndose pasar por algún grande.
10A este oían atentamente todos, desde el más pequeño hasta el más grande, diciendo: Este es el gran poder de Dios.
11Y le estaban atentos, porque con sus artes mágicas les había engañado mucho tiempo.
12Pero cuando creyeron a Felipe, que anunciaba el evangelio del reino de Dios y el nombre de Jesucristo, se bautizaban hombres y mujeres.
13También creyó Simón mismo, y habiéndose bautizado, estaba siempre con Felipe; y viendo las señales y grandes milagros que se hacían, estaba atónito.
14Cuando los apóstoles que estaban en Jerusalén oyeron que Samaria había recibido la palabra de Dios, enviaron allá a Pedro y a Juan;
15los cuales, habiendo venido, oraron por ellos para que recibiesen el Espíritu Santo;
16porque aún no había descendido sobre ninguno de ellos, sino que solamente habían sido bautizados en el nombre de Jesús.
17Entonces les imponían las manos, y recibían el Espíritu Santo.
18Cuando vio Simón que por la imposición de las manos de los apóstoles se daba el Espíritu Santo, les ofreció dinero,
19diciendo: Dadme también a mí este poder, para que cualquiera a quien yo impusiere las manos reciba el Espíritu Santo.
20Entonces Pedro le dijo: Tu dinero perezca contigo, porque has pensado que el don de Dios se obtiene con dinero.
21No tienes tú parte ni suerte en este asunto, porque tu corazón no es recto delante de Dios.
22Arrepiéntete, pues, de esta tu maldad, y ruega a Dios, si quizá te sea perdonado el pensamiento de tu corazón;
23porque en hiel de amargura y en prisión de maldad veo que estás.
24Respondiendo entonces Simón, dijo: Rogad vosotros por mí al Señor, para que nada de esto que habéis dicho venga sobre mí.
25Y ellos, habiendo testificado y hablado la palabra de Dios, se volvieron a Jerusalén, y en muchas poblaciones de los samaritanos anunciaron el evangelio.
26Un ángel del Señor habló a Felipe, diciendo: Levántate y ve hacia el sur, por el camino que desciende de Jerusalén a Gaza, el cual es desierto.
27Entonces él se levantó y fue. Y sucedió que un etíope, eunuco, funcionario de Candace reina de los etíopes, el cual estaba sobre todos sus tesoros, y había venido a Jerusalén para adorar,
28volvía sentado en su carro, y leyendo al profeta Isaías.
29Y el Espíritu dijo a Felipe: Acércate y júntate a ese carro.
30Acudiendo Felipe, le oyó que leía al profeta Isaías, y dijo: Pero ¿entiendes lo que lees?
31Él dijo: ¿Y cómo podré, si alguno no me enseñare? Y rogó a Felipe que subiese y se sentara con él.
32El pasaje de la Escritura que leía era este: Como oveja a la muerte fue llevado; Y como cordero mudo delante del que lo trasquila, Así no abrió su boca.
33En su humillación no se le hizo justicia; Mas su generación, ¿quién la contará? Porque fue quitada de la tierra su vida.
34Respondiendo el eunuco, dijo a Felipe: Te ruego que me digas: ¿de quién dice el profeta esto; de sí mismo, o de algún otro?
35Entonces Felipe, abriendo su boca, y comenzando desde esta escritura, le anunció el evangelio de Jesús.
36Y yendo por el camino, llegaron a cierta agua, y dijo el eunuco: Aquí hay agua; ¿qué impide que yo sea bautizado?
37Felipe dijo: Si crees de todo corazón, bien puedes. Y respondiendo, dijo: Creo que Jesucristo es el Hijo de Dios.
38Y mandó parar el carro; y descendieron ambos al agua, Felipe y el eunuco, y le bautizó.
39Cuando subieron del agua, el Espíritu del Señor arrebató a Felipe; y el eunuco no le vio más, y siguió gozoso su camino.
40Pero Felipe se encontró en Azoto; y pasando, anunciaba el evangelio en todas las ciudades, hasta que llegó a Cesarea.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
Versículo 2
I. and devout men--pious Jews, probably, impressed with admiration for Stephen and secretly inclined…
Versículo 3
II. Saul . . . entering into every house--like as inquisitor [BENGEL].
Versículo 4
III. they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching--Though solemnly enjoined to do this (L…
Versículo 5
IV. SUCCESS OF PHILIP'S PREACHING IN SAMARIA--CASE OF SIMON MAGUS. (Acts 8:5-25)
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V. the people with one accord gave heed to . . . Philip--the way being prepared perhaps by the fruit…
Versículo 8
VI. great joy in that city--over the change wrought on it by the Gospel, as well as the cures which a…
Versículo 9
VII. used sorcery--magical arts.
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VIII. To whom all gave heed . . . because of long time he had bewitched them--This, coupled with the ra…
Versículo 12
IX. were baptized, both men and women--the detection of Simon's frauds helping to extend and deepen t…
Versículo 13
X. Then Simon himself believed also--Left without followers, he thinks it best to join the man who h…
Versículo 14
XI. the apostles . . . sent Peter and John--showing that they regarded Peter as no more than their ow…
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XII. prayed . . . they might receive the Holy Ghost. (For only they were baptized in the name of the L…
Versículo 18
XIII. offered them money--Hence the term simony, to denote trafficking in sacred things, but chiefly th…
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XIV. that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost--Spiritual ambition here shows itse…
Versículo 20
XV. Thy money perish with thee--that is, "Accursed be thou and thy money with thee." It is the langua…
Versículo 21
16. Thou hast neither part nor lot . . . thy heart is not fight, &c.--This is the fidelity of a minis…
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17. Repent . . . pray . . . if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven--this expression of…
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18. in the gall of bitterness and . . . bond of iniquity--expressing both the awfulness of his condit…
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19. Pray ye to the Lord for me--Peter had urged him to pray for himself: he asks those wonder-working…
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20. and they--Peter and John.
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21. THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH. (Act 8:26-40)
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22. a man of Ethiopia--Upper Egypt, Meroe.
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23. Was returning--Having come so far, he not only stayed out the days of the festival, but prolonged…
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24. the Spirit said--by an unmistakable voice within, as in Act 10:19; Act 16:6-7.
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25. Understandest thou what thou readest?--To one so engaged this would be deemed no rude question, w…
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26. How can I, except some man guide me?--Beautiful expression at once of humility and docility; the …
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27. The place . . . was this, He was led as a sheep, &c.--One cannot but wonder that this, of all pre…
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28. And the eunuch answered, I pray thee, &c.--The respect with which he here addresses Philip was pr…
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29. Then Philip opened his mouth--(See on Mat 5:2).
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30. See, here is water--more simply, "Behold water!" as if already his mind filled with light and his…
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31. they went down both into the water, and he baptized him, &c.--probably laving the water upon him,…
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32. the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip--To deny [as MEYER, OLSHAUSEN, BLOOMFIELD] the miraculo…
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33. Philip was found--that is, "found himself," "made his appearance": an expression confirming the m…