Acts 8:35 cpdv — Then Philip, opening his mouth and beginning from this Scripture, evangelized Jesus to him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then Philip, opening his mouth and beginning from this Scripture, evangelized Jesus to him. "

— Acts 8:35, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 8 — Context

32

Now the place in Scripture that he was reading was this: “Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter. And like a lamb silent before his shearer, so he opened not his mouth.

33

He endured his judgment with humility. Who of his generation shall describe how his life was taken away from the earth?”

34

Then the eunuch responded to Philip, saying: “I beg you, about whom is the prophet saying this? About himself, or about someone else?”

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Then Philip, opening his mouth and beginning from this Scripture, evangelized Jesus to him.

36

And while they were going along the way, they arrived at a certain water source. And the eunuch said: “There is water. What would prevent me from being baptized?”

37

Then Philip said, “If you believe from your whole heart, it is permitted.” And he responded by saying, “I believe the Son of God to be Jesus the Christ.”

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And he ordered the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch descended into the water. And he baptized him.

Acts 8:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:35 say?
Acts 8:35 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then Philip, opening his mouth and beginning from this Scripture, evangelized Jesus to him. ”
Where is Acts 8:35 in the Bible?
Acts 8:35 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 35.
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 8:35.
What translation should I read Acts 8:35 in?
Acts 8:35 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 8:35?
Acts 8:35 reads (CPDV): “Then Philip, opening his mouth and beginning from this Scripture, evangelized Jesus to him. ” 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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