Acts 8:36 web — As they went on the way, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "Behold, here is water. What is keeping me from…

World English Bible

"As they went on the way, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "Behold, here is water. What is keeping me from being baptized?""

— Acts 8:36, World English Bible

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Acts 8 — Context

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.

36

As they went on the way, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "Behold, here is water. What is keeping me from being baptized?"

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38

He commanded the chariot to stand still, and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him.

39

When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, and the eunuch didn't see him any more, for he went on his way rejoicing.

Acts 8:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:36 say?
Acts 8:36 in the World English Bible reads: “As they went on the way, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "Behold, here is water. What is keeping me from being baptized?"”
Where is Acts 8:36 in the Bible?
Acts 8:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 36.
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 8:36.
What translation should I read Acts 8:36 in?
Acts 8:36 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 8:36?
Acts 8:36 reads (WEB): “As they went on the way, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "Behold, here is water. What is keeping me from being baptized?"” 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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