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Acts 8:40

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Philip showed up in Azotus and then went city to city sharing the good news until he reached Caesarea.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Philip didn't stop, he took the message everywhere he went.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Acts, Philip, a deacon of the early church, was supernaturally transported by the Holy Spirit after baptizing the Ethiopian eunuch, as part of the church's rapid expansion amid persecution. He then appeared in Azotus, an ancient coastal city in the region of Palestine, and continued his missionary work by preaching the Gospel in various cities until he reached Caesarea, a major Roman port. This highlights how the early believers spread Christianity beyond Jewish territories into Gentile areas.

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