Acts 8:37 akjv — And Philip said, If you believe with all your heart, you may. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is…

American King James Version

"And Philip said, If you believe with all your heart, you may. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. "

— Acts 8:37, American King James Version

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Acts 8 — Context

34

And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray you, of whom speaks the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?

35

Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached to him Jesus.

36

And as they went on their way, they came to a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what does hinder me to be baptized?

37

And Philip said, If you believe with all your heart, you may. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

38

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

39

And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.

40

But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

Acts 8:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:37 say?
Acts 8:37 in the American King James Version reads: “And Philip said, If you believe with all your heart, you may. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. ”
Where is Acts 8:37 in the Bible?
Acts 8:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 37.
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 8:37.
What translation should I read Acts 8:37 in?
Acts 8:37 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 8:37?
Acts 8:37 reads (AKJV): “And Philip said, If you believe with all your heart, you may. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. ” 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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