Acts 8:6 bbe — And all the people gave attention to the words which Philip said, when they saw the signs which he did.

Bible in Basic English

"And all the people gave attention to the words which Philip said, when they saw the signs which he did."

— Acts 8:6, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 8 — Context

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But Saul was burning with hate against the church, going into every house and taking men and women and putting them in prison.

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But those who had gone in flight went everywhere preaching the word.

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And Philip went down to Samaria and was teaching them about Christ.

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And all the people gave attention to the words which Philip said, when they saw the signs which he did.

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For unclean spirits came out from those who had them, crying with a loud voice; and a number of those who were ill and broken in body were made well.

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And there was much joy in that town.

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But there was a certain man named Simon, who in the past had been a wonder-worker and a cause of surprise to the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was a great man:

Acts 8:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:6 say?
Acts 8:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And all the people gave attention to the words which Philip said, when they saw the signs which he did.”
Where is Acts 8:6 in the Bible?
Acts 8:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 6.
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 8:6.
What translation should I read Acts 8:6 in?
Acts 8:6 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 8:6?
Acts 8:6 reads (BBE): “And all the people gave attention to the words which Philip said, when they saw the signs which he did.” 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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