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Verse	Translation	Text
Ac 8:35	King James	Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
Then Philip opened his mouth--(See on Mat 5:2). began at the same scripture--founding on it as his text. preached unto him Jesus--showing Him to be the glorious Burden of this wonderful prediction, and interpreting it in the light of the facts of His history.

A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]

Then Philip opened his mouth--(See on Mat 5:2).

began at the same scripture--founding on it as his text.

preached unto him Jesus--showing Him to be the glorious Burden of this wonderful prediction, and interpreting it in the light of the facts of His history.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
Opened his mouth - See Mat 5:2. At the same scripture - Taking this as a "text" to be illustrated. Preached unto him Jesus - Showed him that Jesus of Nazareth exactly corresponded to the description of the prophet, and that therefore he referred to the Messiah, and that the Messiah was Jesus of Nazareth. How far Philip detailed the circumstances of the life and death of Christ is unknown. What follows shows also that he stated the design of baptism, and the duty of being baptized.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

Opened his mouth - See Mat 5:2.

At the same scripture - Taking this as a "text" to be illustrated.

Preached unto him Jesus - Showed him that Jesus of Nazareth exactly corresponded to the description of the prophet, and that therefore he referred to the Messiah, and that the Messiah was Jesus of Nazareth. How far Philip detailed the circumstances of the life and death of Christ is unknown. What follows shows also that he stated the design of baptism, and the duty of being baptized.

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]
Opened his mouth Indicating a solemn announcement. Compare Mat 5:2.

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]

Opened his mouth

Indicating a solemn announcement. Compare Mat 5:2.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
Began at the same scripture - He did not confine himself to this one scripture, but made this his text, and showed, from the general tenor of the sacred writings, that Jesus was the Christ, or Messiah; and that in his person, birth, life, doctrine, miracles, passion, death, and resurrection, the Scriptures of the Old Testament were fulfilled. This preaching had the desired effect, for the eunuch was convinced of the truth of Philip's doctrine, and desired to be baptized in the name of Jesus.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

Began at the same scripture - He did not confine himself to this one scripture, but made this his text, and showed, from the general tenor of the sacred writings, that Jesus was the Christ, or Messiah; and that in his person, birth, life, doctrine, miracles, passion, death, and resurrection, the Scriptures of the Old Testament were fulfilled. This preaching had the desired effect, for the eunuch was convinced of the truth of Philip's doctrine, and desired to be baptized in the name of Jesus.

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