Acts 8:32 web — Now the passage of the Scripture which he was reading was this, "He was led as a sheep to the slaughter. As a lamb befo…

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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. As a lamb before his shearer is silent, so he doesn't open his mouth."

— Acts 8:32, World English Bible

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Acts 8 — Context

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?"

31

He said, "How can I, unless someone explains it to me?" He begged Philip to come up and sit with him.

32

Now the passage of the Scripture which he was reading was this, "He was led as a sheep to the slaughter. As a lamb before his shearer is silent, so he doesn't open his mouth.

33

In his humiliation, his judgment was taken away. Who will declare His generation? For his life is taken from the earth."

34

The eunuch answered Philip, "Who is the prophet talking about? About himself, or about someone else?"

35

Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture, preached to him Jesus.

Acts 8:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:32 say?
Acts 8:32 in the World English Bible reads: “Now the passage of the Scripture which he was reading was this, "He was led as a sheep to the slaughter. As a lamb before his shearer is silent, so he doesn't open his mouth.”
Where is Acts 8:32 in the Bible?
Acts 8:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 32.
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.
What translation should I read Acts 8:32 in?
Acts 8:32 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?
Acts 8:32 reads (WEB): “Now the passage of the Scripture which he was reading was this, "He was led as a sheep to the slaughter. As a lamb before his shearer is silent, so he doesn't open his mouth.” 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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