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Acts 8:40

Acts 8:40
But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But Philip was found - That is, he came to Azotus, or he was not heard of until he reached Azotus. The word is often used in this sense. See 1Ch 29:17, margin; 2Ch 29:29, margin; Gen 2:20; see also…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Philip was found at Azotus - Prom the time he left the eunuch, he was not heard of till he got to Azotus, which, according to Dr. Lightfoot, was about 34 miles from Gaza, and probably it was near Gaze…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 8:26-40

We have here the story of the conversion of an Ethiopian eunuch to the faith of Christ, by whom, we have reason to think, the knowledge of Christ was sent into that country where he lived, and that…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

But Philip was found at Azotus That is, he appeared again and continued the work of his ministry. The expression is a translation of a Hebrew verb which is often rendered in A.V. "to be present." Cp.…