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Selected Verse: Acts 8:12 - Strong Concordance

Verse	Translation	Text
Ac 8:12	Strong Concordance	But [1161] when [3753] they believed [4100] Philip [5376] preaching [2097] the things concerning [4012] the kingdom [932] of God [2316], and [2532] the name [3686] of Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], they were baptized [907], both [5037] men [435] and [2532] women [1135].
	King James	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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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
were baptized, both men and women--the detection of Simon's frauds helping to extend and deepen the effects of Philip's preaching.

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

were baptized, both men and women--the detection of Simon's frauds helping to extend and deepen the effects of Philip's preaching.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
But when they believed - What Philip preached, then they saw and felt the real power of God, and submitted thereto.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

But when they believed - What Philip preached, then they saw and felt the real power of God, and submitted thereto.

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

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

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.

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