Acts 8:12 asv — But when they believed Philip preaching good tidings concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they w…

American Standard Version

"But when they believed Philip preaching good tidings concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. "

— Acts 8:12, American Standard Version

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Acts 8 — Context

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But there was a certain man, Simon by name, who beforetime in the city used sorcery, and amazed the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:

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to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is that power of God which is called Great.

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And they gave heed to him, because that of long time he had amazed them with his sorceries.

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But when they believed Philip preaching good tidings concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

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And Simon also himself believed: and being baptized, he continued with Philip; and beholding signs and great miracles wrought, he was amazed.

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Now when the apostles that were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:

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who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit:

Acts 8:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 8:12 say?
Acts 8:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “But when they believed Philip preaching good tidings concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. ”
Where is Acts 8:12 in the Bible?
Acts 8:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 12.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 8:12.
What translation should I read Acts 8:12 in?
Acts 8:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 8:12?
Acts 8:12 reads (ASV): “But when they believed Philip preaching good tidings concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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