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Acts 8:31

Acts 8:32-1964 bbe — Now the place in the book where he was reading was this: He was taken, like a sheep, to be put to death; and as a lamb…

Bible in Basic English

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Now the place in the book where he was reading was this: He was taken, like a sheep, to be put to death; and as a lamb is quiet when its wool is being cut, so he made no sound:

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Being of low degree, his cause was not given a hearing: who has knowledge of his family? for his life is cut off from the earth.

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And the Ethiopian said to Philip, About whom are these words said by the prophet? about himself, or some other?

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So Philip, starting from this writing, gave him the good news about Jesus.

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And while they were going on their way, they came to some water, and the Ethiopian said, See, here is water; why may I not have baptism?

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And he gave orders for the carriage to be stopped, and the two of them went down into the water, and Philip gave him baptism.

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And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord took Philip away; and the Ethiopian saw him no more, for he went on his way full of joy.

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

— Acts 8:32-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“Now the passage of the scripture which he was reading was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; And as a lamb before his shearer is dumb, So he openeth not his mouth: In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: His generation who shall declare? For his life is taken from the earth. And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other? And Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this scripture, preached unto him Jesus. And as they went on the way, they came unto a certain water; and the eunuch saith, Behold, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip; and the eunuch saw him no more, for he went on his way rejoicing. But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached the gospel to all the cities, till he came to Cæsarea. ”
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Acts 8 — Context

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And the Spirit said to Philip, Go near, and get on his carriage.

30

And Philip, running up to him, saw that he was reading Isaiah the prophet, and said to him, Is the sense of what you are reading clear to you?

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And he said, How is that possible when I have no guide? And he made Philip get up by his side.

32

Now the place in the book where he was reading was this: He was taken, like a sheep, to be put to death; and as a lamb is quiet when its wool is being cut, so he made no sound:

33

Being of low degree, his cause was not given a hearing: who has knowledge of his family? for his life is cut off from the earth.

34

And the Ethiopian said to Philip, About whom are these words said by the prophet? about himself, or some other?

35

So Philip, starting from this writing, gave him the good news about Jesus.

36

And while they were going on their way, they came to some water, and the Ethiopian said, See, here is water; why may I not have baptism?

37

38

And he gave orders for the carriage to be stopped, and the two of them went down into the water, and Philip gave him baptism.

39

And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord took Philip away; and the Ethiopian saw him no more, for he went on his way full of joy.

40

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

Acts 8:32-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:32-1964 say?

Acts 8:32-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now the place in the book where he was reading was this: He was taken, like a sheep, to be put to death; and as a lamb is quiet when its wool is being cut, so he made no sound: Being of low degree, his cause was not given a hearing: who has knowledge of his family? for his life is cut off from the earth. And the Ethiopian said to Philip, About whom are these words said by the prophet? about himself, or some other? So Philip, starting from this writing, gave him the good news about Jesus. And while they were going on their way, they came to some water, and the Ethiopian said, See, here is water; why may I not have baptism? And he gave orders for the carriage to be stopped, and the two of them went down into the water, and Philip gave him baptism. And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord took Philip away; and the Ethiopian saw him no more, for he went on his way full of joy. But Philip came to Azotus, and went through all the towns, preaching the good news, till he came to Caesarea.”

Where is Acts 8:32-1964 in the Bible?

Acts 8:32-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verses 32–1964.

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 8:32-1964.

What translation should I read Acts 8:32-1964 in?

Acts 8:32-1964 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 8:32-1964?

Acts 8:32-1964 reads (BBE): “Now the place in the book where he was reading was this: He was taken, like a sheep, to be put to death; and as a lamb is quiet when its wool is being cut, so he made no sound: Being of low degree, his cause was not given a hearing: who has knowledge of his family? for his life is cut off from the earth. And the Ethiopian said to Philip, About whom are these words said by the prophet? about himself, or some other? So Philip, starting from this writing, gave him the good news about Jesus. And while they were going on their way, they came to some water, and the Ethiopian said, See, here is water; why may I not have baptism? And he gave orders for the carriage to be stopped, and the two of them went down into the water, and Philip gave him baptism. And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord took Philip away; and the Ethiopian saw him no more, for he went on his way full of joy. But Philip came to Azotus, and went through all the towns, preaching the good news, till he came to Caesarea.” 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.