Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The eunuch asked Philip, “Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?” New Living Translation The eunuch asked Philip, “Tell me, was the prophet talking about himself or someone else?” English Standard Version And the eunuch said to Philip, “About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” Berean Standard Bible “Tell me,” said the eunuch, “who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?” Berean Literal Bible And the eunuch answering said to Philip, "I beseech you, concerning whom does the prophet say this? Concerning himself, or concerning some other?" King James Bible And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? New King James Version So the eunuch answered Philip and said, “I ask you, of whom does the prophet say this, of himself or of some other man?” New American Standard Bible The eunuch answered Philip and said, “Please tell me, of whom does the prophet say this? Of himself, or of someone else?” NASB 1995 The eunuch answered Philip and said, “Please tell me, of whom does the prophet say this? Of himself or of someone else?” NASB 1977 And the eunuch answered Philip and said, “Please tell me, of whom does the prophet say this? Of himself, or of someone else?” Legacy Standard Bible And the eunuch answered Philip and said, “I ask you earnestly, of whom does the prophet say this? Of himself or of someone else?” Amplified Bible The eunuch replied to Philip, “Please tell me, about whom does the prophet say this? About himself or about someone else?” Christian Standard Bible The eunuch said to Philip, “I ask you, who is the prophet saying this about—himself or someone else? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible The eunuch replied to Philip, “I ask you, who is the prophet saying this about—himself or another person?” 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? Contemporary English Version The official said to Philip, "Tell me, was the prophet talking about himself or about someone else?" English Revised Version And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other? GOD'S WORD® Translation The official said to Philip, "I would like to know who the prophet is talking about. Is he talking about himself or someone else?" Good News Translation The official asked Philip, "Tell me, of whom is the prophet saying this? Of himself or of someone else?" International Standard Version The eunuch asked Philip, "I ask you, who is the prophet talking about? Himself? Or someone else?" Majority Standard Bible ?Tell me,? said the eunuch, ?who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?? NET Bible Then the eunuch said to Philip, "Please tell me, who is the prophet saying this about--himself or someone else?" New Heart English Bible The eunuch answered Philip, "Who is the prophet talking about? About himself, or about someone else?" Webster's Bible Translation And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? Weymouth New Testament "Pray, of whom is the Prophet speaking?" inquired the eunuch; "of himself or of some one else?" World English Bible The eunuch answered Philip, “Who is the prophet talking about? About himself, or about someone else?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the eunuch answering Philip said, “I beg you, about whom does the prophet say this? About himself, or about some other one?” Berean Literal Bible And the eunuch answering said to Philip, "I beseech you, concerning whom does the prophet say this? Concerning himself, or concerning some other?" Young's Literal Translation And the eunuch answering Philip said, 'I pray thee, about whom doth the prophet say this? about himself, or about some other one?' Smith's Literal Translation And the eunuch having answered Philip, said, I pray thee, of whom speaks the prophet this of himself or of some other? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the eunuch answering Philip, said: I beseech thee, of whom doth the prophet speak this? of himself, or of some other man? Catholic Public Domain Version Then the eunuch responded to Philip, saying: “I beg you, about whom is the prophet saying this? About himself, or about someone else?” New American Bible Then the eunuch said to Philip in reply, “I beg you, about whom is the prophet saying this? About himself, or about someone else?” New Revised Standard Version The eunuch asked Philip, “About whom, may I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the eunuch said to Philip. I pray you, of whom does this prophet speak? of himself or of some other man? Aramaic Bible in Plain English And that Eunuch said to Philippus, “I beg of you, about whom did The Prophet say this, about himself or about another man?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd the eunuch answered Philip, and said: I pray you, of whom speaks the prophet this? Of himself, or of some other man? Godbey New Testament And the eunuch responding to Philip, said, I pray thee, concerning whom does the prophet speak this? concerning himself, or some other man? Haweis New Testament Then the eunuch addressing himself to Philip, said, I pray thee, of whom doth the prophet thus speak? of himself, or of some other person? Mace New Testament and the eunuch answered Philip, and said, pray, of whom does the prophet say this? of himself, or of some other? Weymouth New Testament "Pray, of whom is the Prophet speaking?" inquired the eunuch; "of himself or of some one else?" Worrell New Testament And the eunuch, answering Philip, said, "I pray you, of whom does the prophet say this, of himself, or of someone else?" Worsley New Testament And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom doth the prophet say this? of himself, or of some other person? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Philip and the Ethiopian…33In His humiliation He was deprived of justice. Who can recount His descendants? For His life was removed from the earth.” 34“Tell me,” said the eunuch, “who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?” 35Then Philip began with this very Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.… Cross References Isaiah 53:7-8 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. / By oppression and judgment He was taken away, and who can recount His descendants? For He was cut off from the land of the living; He was stricken for the transgression of My people. Luke 24:27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself. Luke 24:44-45 Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.” / Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. John 1:45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” Acts 3:18 But in this way God has fulfilled what He foretold through all the prophets, saying that His Christ would suffer. Acts 13:27-29 The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus, yet in condemning Him they fulfilled the words of the prophets that are read every Sabbath. / And though they found no ground for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have Him executed. / When they had carried out all that was written about Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb. 1 Peter 1:10-11 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, / trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. 1 Peter 2:21-24 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: / “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” / When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. ... Matthew 27:12-14 And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer. / Then Pilate asked Him, “Do You not hear how many charges they are bringing against You?” / But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement. Mark 15:4-5 Then Pilate questioned Him again, “Have You no answer? Look how many charges they are bringing against You!” / But to Pilate’s amazement, Jesus made no further reply. John 19:9-11 and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer. / So Pilate said to Him, “Do You refuse to speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You and authority to crucify You?” / Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.” Romans 10:14-17 How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? / And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” / But not all of them welcomed the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?” ... Romans 15:21 Rather, as it is written: “Those who were not told about Him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.” Hebrews 9:28 so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him. Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Treasury of Scripture And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray you, of whom speaks the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? of whom. Matthew 2:2-4 Matthew 13:36 Matthew 15:15 Jump to Previous Ethiopian Eunuch Inquired Philip Please Prophet Someone Speaketh Speaking Talking WordsJump to Next Ethiopian Eunuch Inquired Philip Please Prophet Someone Speaketh Speaking Talking WordsActs 8 1. By occasion of the persecution in Jerusalem, the church being planted in Samaria, 4. by Philip the deacon, who preached, did miracles, and baptized many; 9. among the rest Simon the sorcerer, a great seducer of the people; 14. Peter and John come to confirm and enlarge the church; 15. where, by prayer and imposition of hands giving the Holy Spirit; 18. when Simon would have bought the like power of them, 20. Peter sharply reproving his hypocrisy and covetousness, 22. and exhorting him to repentance, 25. together with John preaching the word of the Lord, return to Jerusalem; 26. but the angel sends Philip to teach and baptize the Ethiopian Eunuch. “Tell me,” said the eunuch, The Ethiopian eunuch is a significant figure in the early church, representing the spread of the Gospel beyond Jewish boundaries. As a high-ranking official in charge of the treasury of the Kandake (queen) of Ethiopia, he was likely a man of influence and education. His journey to Jerusalem to worship indicates his interest in the Jewish faith, possibly as a God-fearer or proselyte. The eunuch's question reflects a genuine desire to understand the Scriptures, highlighting the importance of seeking guidance in interpreting God's Word. “who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?” Persons / Places / Events 1. PhilipOne of the seven deacons chosen in Acts 6, Philip is known for his evangelistic work. In Acts 8, he is led by the Holy Spirit to meet the Ethiopian eunuch on the road from Jerusalem to Gaza. 2. The Ethiopian Eunuch A high-ranking official in charge of the treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He is a God-fearing Gentile who had come to Jerusalem to worship and is now returning home. 3. The Road from Jerusalem to Gaza This is the setting for the encounter between Philip and the eunuch. It is a desert road, symbolizing the spiritual journey and the openness to divine encounters. 4. Isaiah the Prophet The eunuch is reading from the book of Isaiah, specifically Isaiah 53, which is a prophetic passage about the suffering servant. 5. The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in guiding Philip to the eunuch, demonstrating the divine orchestration of evangelistic opportunities. Teaching Points Understanding ScriptureThe eunuch's question highlights the importance of understanding Scripture correctly. Believers should seek guidance from the Holy Spirit and knowledgeable teachers to interpret the Bible accurately. Divine Appointments Philip's encounter with the eunuch shows how God orchestrates divine appointments. Christians should be open to the Holy Spirit's leading in their daily lives to share the Gospel. The Role of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is active in guiding believers to opportunities for evangelism. Christians should cultivate a sensitivity to the Spirit's promptings. The Universality of the Gospel The conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch signifies the Gospel's reach beyond Jewish boundaries, emphasizing that salvation through Christ is available to all people. The Importance of Baptism Following his understanding of the Gospel, the eunuch is baptized, demonstrating the importance of baptism as an outward expression of faith in Christ.(34) Of himself, or of some other man?--Later interpreters, some of them ascribing the whole of the second half of Isaiah's prophecies (Acts 40-66) to a great unknown writer living towards the close of the Babylonian Exile, have given very different answers to the question which the eunuch asked. They have seen in the righteous sufferer of Isaiah 53 either the delineation of the character of Jeremiah as the greatest sufferer of all the prophets, or of the righteous few who were sharers in his sufferings. This is not the place to discuss either the authenticity of this part of the writings that bear Isaiah's name, or the primary historical application of this passage. It is enough to remember that here, as with well nigh every other Messianic prophecy cited in the New Testament, there may well have been "springing and germinant accomplishments," end that a primary reference to persons or facts in nearly contemporary history does not exclude a more complete fulfilment in Him who gathered up in Himself all that belonged to the ideal sufferer, as well as to the ideal King, of whom the prophets had spoken, with special reference, we may believe, to the atoning power of His sufferings (Isaiah 53:4-6), and to His silent patience under them (Isaiah 53:7. Comp. 1Peter 2:22-25.)Verse 34. - Other for other man, A.V. The eunuch's intelligent question gave Philip exactly the opening he required for preaching to him Jesus, the Messiah of whom all the prophets spake by the Holy Ghost (1 Peter 1:10, 11). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “Tell me,”Δέομαί (Deomai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1189: To want for myself; I want, need; I beg, request, beseech, pray. Middle voice of deo; to beg, i.e. Petition. said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. eunuch, εὐνοῦχος (eunouchos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2135: From eune and echo; a castrated person; by extension an impotent or unmarried man; by implication, a chamberlain. “who τίνος (tinos) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. {is} the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. prophet προφήτης (prophētēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. talking λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. about, περὶ (peri) Preposition Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. himself ἑαυτοῦ (heautou) Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. someone τινός (tinos) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. else?” ἑτέρου (heterou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2087: (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. Links Acts 8:34 NIVActs 8:34 NLT Acts 8:34 ESV Acts 8:34 NASB Acts 8:34 KJV Acts 8:34 BibleApps.com Acts 8:34 Biblia Paralela Acts 8:34 Chinese Bible Acts 8:34 French Bible Acts 8:34 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 8:34 The eunuch answered Philip Who (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |