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Acts 8:39 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" 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 8:39

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37 Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” He answered, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”

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.

40 But Philip was found at Azotus. Passing through, he preached the Good News to all the cities until he came to Caesarea.

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Acts 8:1

"Saul was consenting to his death. A great persecution arose against the assembly which was in Jerusalem in that day. They were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles."

Acts 8:2

"Devout men buried Stephen and lamented greatly over him."

Acts 8:3

"But Saul ravaged the assembly, entering into every house and dragged both men and women off to prison."

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Acts 8:6

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