Acts 8:27 web — He arose and went; and behold, there was a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace, queen of the Eth…

World English Bible

"He arose and went; and behold, there was a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasure, who had come to Jerusalem to worship."

— Acts 8:27, World English Bible

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Acts 8 — Context

24

Simon answered, "Pray for me to the Lord, that none of the things which you have spoken happen to me."

25

They therefore, when they had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the Good News to many villages of the Samaritans.

26

But an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, "Arise, and go toward the south to the way that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza. This is a desert."

27

He arose and went; and behold, there was a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasure, who had come to Jerusalem to worship.

28

He was returning and sitting in his chariot, and was reading the prophet Isaiah.

29

The Spirit said to Philip, "Go near, and join yourself to this chariot."

30

Philip ran to him, and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet, and said, "Do you understand what you are reading?"

Acts 8:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:27 say?
Acts 8:27 in the World English Bible reads: “He arose and went; and behold, there was a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasure, who had come to Jerusalem to worship.”
Where is Acts 8:27 in the Bible?
Acts 8:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 27.
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 8:27.
What translation should I read Acts 8:27 in?
Acts 8:27 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 8:27?
Acts 8:27 reads (WEB): “He arose and went; and behold, there was a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasure, who had come to Jerusalem to worship.” 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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