Acts 8:1
American King James And Saul was consenting to his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
American Standard Version And Saul was consenting unto his death. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church which was in Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
King James And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
World English Bible Saul was consenting to his death. A great persecution arose against the assembly which was in Jerusalem in that day. They were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles.
Acts 8:2
American King James And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.
American Standard Version And devout men buried Stephen, and made great lamentation over him.
King James And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.
World English Bible Devout men buried Stephen and lamented greatly over him.
Acts 8:3
American King James As for Saul, he made havoc of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.
American Standard Version But Saul laid waste the church, entering into every house, and dragging men and women committed them to prison.
King James As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.
World English Bible But Saul ravaged the assembly, entering into every house and dragged both men and women off to prison.
Acts 8:4
American King James Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.
American Standard Version They therefore that were scattered abroad, went about preaching the word.
King James Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.
World English Bible Therefore those who were scattered abroad went around preaching the word.
Acts 8:5
American King James Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ to them.
American Standard Version And Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and proclaimed unto them the Christ.
King James Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.
World English Bible Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed to them the Christ.
Acts 8:6
American King James And the people with one accord gave heed to those things which Philip spoke, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
American Standard Version And the multitudes gave heed with one accord unto the things that were spoken by Philip, when they heard, and saw the signs which he did.
King James And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
World English Bible The multitudes listened with one accord to the things that were spoken by Philip when they heard and saw the signs which he did.
Acts 8:7
American King James For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.
American Standard Version For `from' many of those that had unclean spirits, they came out, crying with a loud voice: and many that were palsied, and that were lame, were healed.
King James For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.
World English Bible For unclean spirits came out of many of those who had them. They came out, crying with a loud voice. Many who had been paralyzed and lame were healed.
Acts 8:8
American King James And there was great joy in that city.
American Standard Version And there was much joy in that city.
King James And there was great joy in that city.
World English Bible There was great joy in that city.
Acts 8:9
American King James But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:
American Standard Version But there was a certain man, Simon by name, who beforetime in the city used sorcery, and amazed the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:
King James But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:
World English Bible But there was a certain man, Simon by name, who used to practice sorcery in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, making himself out to be some great one,
Acts 8:10
American King James To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God.
American Standard Version to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is that power of God which is called Great.
King James To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God.
World English Bible to whom they all listened, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is that great power of God.”
Acts 8:11
American King James And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.
American Standard Version And they gave heed to him, because that of long time he had amazed them with his sorceries.
King James And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.
World English Bible They listened to him because for a long time he had amazed them with his sorceries.
Acts 8:12
American 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.
American Standard Version But when they believed Philip preaching good tidings concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
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.
World English Bible But when they believed Philip preaching good news concerning God’s Kingdom and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Acts 8:13
American King James Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.
American Standard Version And Simon also himself believed: and being baptized, he continued with Philip; and beholding signs and great miracles wrought, he was amazed.
King James Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.
World English Bible Simon himself also believed. Being baptized, he continued with Philip. Seeing signs and great miracles occurring, he was amazed.
Acts 8:14
American King James Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John:
American Standard Version Now when the apostles that were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:
King James Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:
World English Bible Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,
Acts 8:15
American King James Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:
American Standard Version who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit:
King James Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:
World English Bible who, when they had come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit;
Acts 8:16
American King James (For as yet he was fallen on none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
American Standard Version for as yet it was fallen upon none of them: only they had been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.
King James (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
World English Bible for as yet he had fallen on none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of Christ Jesus.
Acts 8:17
American King James Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
American Standard Version Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
King James Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
World English Bible Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Acts 8:18
American King James And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,
American Standard Version Now when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,
King James And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,
World English Bible Now when Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money,
Acts 8:19
American King James Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.
American Standard Version saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit.
King James Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.
World English Bible saying, “Give me also this power, that whomever I lay my hands on may receive the Holy Spirit.”
Acts 8:20
American King James But Peter said to him, Your money perish with you, because you have thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
American Standard Version But Peter said unto him, Thy silver perish with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money.
King James But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
World English Bible But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money!
Acts 8:21
American King James You have neither part nor lot in this matter: for your heart is not right in the sight of God.
American Standard Version Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right before God.
King James Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.
World English Bible You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart isn’t right before God.
Acts 8:22
American King James Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.
American Standard Version Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if perhaps the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee.
King James Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
World English Bible Repent therefore of this, your wickedness, and ask God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.
Acts 8:23
American King James For I perceive that you are in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.
American Standard Version For I see that thou art in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity.
King James For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.
World English Bible For I see that you are in the poison of bitterness and in the bondage of iniquity.”
Acts 8:24
American King James Then answered Simon, and said, Pray you to the LORD for me, that none of these things which you have spoken come on me.
American Standard Version And Simon answered and said, Pray ye for me to the Lord, that none of the things which ye have spoken come upon me.
King James Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the LORD for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.
World English Bible Simon answered, “Pray for me to the Lord, that none of the things which you have spoken happen to me.”
Acts 8:25
American King James And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.
American Standard Version They therefore, when they had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans.
King James And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.
World English Bible They therefore, when they had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the Good News to many villages of the Samaritans.
Acts 8:26
American King James And the angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south to the way that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza, which is desert.
American Standard Version But an angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza: the same is desert.
King James And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.
World English Bible Then an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, “Arise, and go toward the south to the way that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza. This is a desert.”
Acts 8:27
American King James And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,
American Standard Version And he arose and went: and behold, a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasure, who had come to Jerusalem to worship;
King James And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,
World English Bible He arose and went; and behold, there was a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasure, who had come to Jerusalem to worship.
Acts 8:28
American King James Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.
American Standard Version and he was returning and sitting in his chariot, and was reading the prophet Isaiah.
King James Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.
World English Bible He was returning and sitting in his chariot, and was reading the prophet Isaiah.
Acts 8:29
American King James Then the Spirit said to Philip, Go near, and join yourself to this chariot.
American Standard Version And the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.
King James Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.
World English Bible The Spirit said to Philip, “Go near, and join yourself to this chariot.”
Acts 8:30
American King James And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understand you what you read?
American Standard Version And Philip ran to him, and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?
King James And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?
World English Bible Philip ran to him, and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet, and said, “Do you understand what you are reading?”
Acts 8:31
American King James And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.
American Standard Version And he said, How can I, except some one shall guide me? And he besought Philip to come up and sit with him.
King James And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.
World English Bible He said, “How can I, unless someone explains it to me?” He begged Philip to come up and sit with him.
Acts 8:32
American King James The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:
American Standard Version Now the passage of the Scripture which he was reading was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; And as a lamb before his shearer is dumb, So he openeth not his mouth:
King James The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:
World English Bible Now the passage of the Scripture which he was reading was this, “He was led as a sheep to the slaughter. As a lamb before his shearer is silent, so he doesn’t open his mouth.
Acts 8:33
American King James In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.
American Standard Version In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: His generation who shall declare? For his life is taken from the earth.
King James In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.
World English Bible In his humiliation, his judgment was taken away. Who will declare His generation? For his life is taken from the earth.”
Acts 8:34
American King James And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray you, of whom speaks the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?
American Standard Version And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other?
King James And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?
World English Bible The eunuch answered Philip, “Who is the prophet talking about? About himself, or about someone else?”
Acts 8:35
American King James Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached to him Jesus.
American Standard Version And Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture, preached unto him Jesus.
King James Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.
World English Bible Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture, preached to him about Jesus.
Acts 8:36
American King James And as they went on their way, they came to a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what does hinder me to be baptized?
American Standard Version And as they went on the way, they came unto a certain water; and the eunuch saith, Behold, `here is' water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
King James And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
World English Bible As they went on the way, they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Behold, here is water. What is keeping me from being baptized?”
Acts 8:37
American King James And Philip said, If you believe with all your heart, you may. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
American Standard Version `And Philip said, If thou believest with all thy heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.'
King James And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
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Acts 8:38
American King James And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
American Standard Version And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him.
King James And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
World English Bible He commanded the chariot to stand still, and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him.
Acts 8:39
American King James And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.
American Standard Version And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip; and the eunuch saw him no more, for he went on his way rejoicing.
King James And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.
World English Bible When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, and the eunuch didn’t see him any more, for he went on his way rejoicing.
Acts 8:40
American King James But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.
American Standard Version But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached the gospel to all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.
King James But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.
World English Bible But Philip was found at Azotus. Passing through, he preached the Good News to all the cities until he came to Caesarea.