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Acts 8:12

Acts 8:12
But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then Simon himself believed also,.... With an historical and temporary faith, as that Jesus was the Messiah, &c. or at least he pretended, to believe this, and professed that he did believe, what…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

But when they believed Philip - So it is evident that Philip's word came with greater power then that of Simon; and that his miracles stood the test in such a way as the feats of Simon could not.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 8:4-13

Samson's riddle is here again unriddled: Out of the eater comes forth meat, and out of the strong sweetness. The persecution that was designed to extirpate the church was by the overruling providence…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God The oldest MSS. omit the things. The verb "preaching" is the same as in Act 8:8, and contains the notion of "gospel" or…