Acts 8:34 net — Then the eunuch said to Philip,“Please tell me, who is the prophet saying this about– himself or someone else?”

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"Then the eunuch said to Philip,“Please tell me, who is the prophet saying this about– himself or someone else?”"

— Acts 8:34, NET Bible

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Acts 8 — Context

31

The man replied,“How in the world can I, unless someone guides me?” So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.

32

Now the passage of scripture the man was reading was this:“He was led like a sheep to slaughter, and like a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he did not open his mouth.

33

In humiliation justice was taken from him. Who can describe his posterity? For his life was taken away from the earth.”

34

Then the eunuch said to Philip,“Please tell me, who is the prophet saying this about– himself or someone else?”

35

So Philip started speaking, and beginning with this scripture proclaimed the good news about Jesus to him.

36

Now as they were going along the road, they came to some water, and the eunuch said,“Look, there is water! What is to stop me from being baptized?”

Acts 8:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:34 say?
Acts 8:34 in the NET Bible reads: “Then the eunuch said to Philip,“Please tell me, who is the prophet saying this about– himself or someone else?””
Where is Acts 8:34 in the Bible?
Acts 8:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 34.
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 8:34.
What translation should I read Acts 8:34 in?
Acts 8:34 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 8:34?
Acts 8:34 reads (NET): “Then the eunuch said to Philip,“Please tell me, who is the prophet saying this about– himself or someone else?”” 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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