Acts 8:30 kjv — And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

King James Version

"And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?"

— Acts 8:30, King James Version

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Acts 8 — Context

27

And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,

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Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.

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Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.

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And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

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And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

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The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:

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In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.

Acts 8:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:30 say?
Acts 8:30 in the King James Version reads: “And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?”
Where is Acts 8:30 in the Bible?
Acts 8:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 30.
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 8:30.
What translation should I read Acts 8:30 in?
Acts 8:30 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 8:30?
Acts 8:30 reads (KJV): “And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?” 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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