Acts 8:36–38
And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
And as they went on their way, they came vnto a certaine water: and the Eunuch said, See, here is water, what doeth hinder me to be baptized?
And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
And Philip said, If thou beleeuest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered, and said, I beleeue that Iesus Christ is the Sonne of God.
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.
And he commanded the charet to stand still: and they went downe both into the water, both Philip, and the Eunuch, and he baptized him.
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From verse 36
- Acts 10:47Rank 1 from verse 36
- Titus 3:5–6Rank 4 from verse 36
5Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
6Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
5Not by workes of righteousnesse which wee haue done, but according to his mercy he saued vs, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the holy Ghost,
6Which hee shed on vs †abundantly, through Iesus Christ our Sauiour:
- 1 John 5:6Rank 5 from verse 36
6This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.
6This is hee that came by water and blood, euen Iesus Christ, not by water onely, but by water and blood: and it is the Spirit that beareth witnesse, because the Spirit is trueth.
- Ezekiel 36:25Rank 6 from verse 36
From verse 38
- John 3:22–23Rank 2 from verse 38
22¶ After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judæa; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.
23¶ And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
22¶ After these things, came Iesus and his disciples into the land of Iudea, and there hee taried with them, *and baptized.
23¶ And Iohn also was baptizing in Aenon, neere to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
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Acts 8:36
1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.
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Sense 1: The common liquid necessary for life. Sense 2: As a verb, to supply with water, irrigate, or cause to drink.
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Sense 1: A man unable or abstaining from generation. Sense 2: A palace or court officer.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
In this place, at this point, or in the present circumstance.
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Third-person singular present form of do: does.
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Sense 1: To obstruct, prevent, delay, restrain, or make progress difficult Sense 2: as a description of position, rear, back, later, or opposite the former or forepart.
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Acts 8:37
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Second-person singular present form of believe. Sense 1: To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded. Sense 2: To trust or place confidence in.
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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: To accept as true on testimony or evidence; to be persuaded. Sense 2: To trust or place confidence in.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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Jesus Christ
The eternal Word and Son of God, the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh.
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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
A title of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Son of man.
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The one true God.
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Acts 8:38
Ordered; directed.
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A wheeled vehicle used for travel or war.
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Sense 1: To be upright, rise, stop, remain, endure, take or keep a position, be established, withstand, or present oneself before another. Sense 2: A fixed position or state of stopping, as in ‘at a stand’.
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Sense 1: Continuing without interruption, or remaining as before. Sense 2: Quiet, silent, or without motion. Sense 3: Even yet or nevertheless. Sense 4: To make quiet or cause to cease.
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From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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Sense 1: The common liquid necessary for life. Sense 2: As a verb, to supply with water, irrigate, or cause to drink.
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Sense 1: A man unable or abstaining from generation. Sense 2: A palace or court officer.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
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35Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.
35Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same Scripture, and preached vnto him Iesus.
36And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
36And as they went on their way, they came vnto a certaine water: and the Eunuch said, See, here is water, what doeth hinder me to be baptized?
Selected passage37And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
37And Philip said, If thou beleeuest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered, and said, I beleeue that Iesus Christ is the Sonne of God.
Selected passage38And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
38And he commanded the charet to stand still: and they went downe both into the water, both Philip, and the Eunuch, and he baptized him.
Selected passage39And 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.
39And when they were come vp out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the Eunuch saw him no more: and hee went on his way reioycing.