Acts 8:12

KJV1611 – Modern English

But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    But when they believed Philip as he preached the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    But when they believed Philip prehing the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    But{G1161} when{G3753} they believed{G4100} Philip{G5376} preaching{G2097} good tidings{G3588} concerning{G4012} the kingdom{G932} of God{G2316} and{G2532} the name{G3686} of Jesus{G2424} Christ,{G5547} they were baptized,{G907} both{G5037} men{G435} and{G2532} women.{G1135}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    But{G1161} when{G3753} they believed{G4100}{(G5656)} Philip{G5376} preaching{G2097}{(G5734)} the things concerning{G4012} the kingdom{G932} of God{G2316}, and{G2532} the name{G3686} of Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547}, they were baptized{G907}{(G5712)}, both{G5037} men{G435} and{G2532} women{G1135}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    But assone as they beleved Philippes preachynge of the kyngdome of God and of the name of Iesu Christ they were baptised bothe men and wemen.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Howbeit whan they beleued Philips preachinge of ye kyngdome of God, and of the name of Iesu Christ, they were baptysed both me & weme.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    But assoone as they beleeued Philip, which preached the thinges that concerned the kingdome of God, and the Name of Iesus Christ, they were baptized both men and women.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    But assoone as they gaue credence to Philips preachyng of the kyngdome of God, and of the name of Iesus Christe, they were baptized, both men & wome.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    But when they believed Philip preaching good news concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And when they believed Philip, proclaiming good news, the things concerning the reign of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized both men and women;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    But when they had faith in the good news given by Philip about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, a number of men and women had baptism.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    But when they believed Philip preaching good news concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    But when they believed Philip as he was proclaiming the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they began to be baptized, both men and women.

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 1:3 : 3 To whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many convincing proofs, being seen by them for forty days and speaking of things pertaining to the kingdom of God:
  • Acts 2:38 : 38 Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
  • Acts 2:41 : 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.
  • Matt 28:19 : 19 Go therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
  • 1 Pet 3:21 : 21 There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but the pledge of a good conscience toward God) through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
  • Mark 16:15-16 : 15 And he said to them, Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believes and is baptized shall be saved; but he that does not believe shall be condemned.
  • Luke 9:2 : 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
  • Luke 9:60 : 60 Jesus said to him, Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and preach the kingdom of God.
  • Acts 5:14 : 14 And more believers were added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women,
  • Acts 8:35-38 : 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him. 36 Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, See, here is water. What prevents me from being baptized? 37 Then 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. 38 So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him.
  • Acts 11:20 : 20 And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Greeks, preaching the Lord Jesus.
  • Acts 16:14-15 : 14 And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple from the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God, heard us; whose heart the Lord opened, so she heeded the things spoken by Paul. 15 When she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay. And she persuaded us.
  • Acts 16:31-34 : 31 So they said, Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household. 32 Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all that were in his house. 33 And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and immediately he and all his family were baptized. 34 When he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household.
  • Acts 18:8 : 8 And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household, and many of the Corinthians hearing believed and were baptized.
  • Acts 20:21 : 21 testifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Acts 20:25 : 25 And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will see my face no more.
  • Acts 28:31 : 31 preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding him.
  • Rom 10:10 : 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
  • 1 Cor 11:11 : 11 Nevertheless, neither is the man without the woman, nor the woman without the man, in the Lord.
  • Gal 3:28 : 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Acts 8:13-17
    5 verses
    82%

    13 Then Simon himself also believed; and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs that were done.

    14 Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,

    15 When they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit.

    16 For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

    17 Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

  • Acts 8:35-40
    6 verses
    79%

    35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him.

    36 Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, See, here is water. What prevents me from being baptized?

    37 Then 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.

    38 So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him.

    39 Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing.

    40 But Philip was found at Azotus. And passing through, he preached in all the cities till he came to Caesarea.

  • Acts 19:3-7
    5 verses
    76%

    3 And he said to them, Into what then were you baptized? And they said, Into John's baptism.

    4 Then said Paul, John truly baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.

    5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

    6 And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them; and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.

    7 And all the men were about twelve.

  • Acts 8:5-11
    7 verses
    75%

    5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ to them.

    6 And the people with one accord gave heed to those things which Philip spoke, hearing and seeing the miracles he did.

    7 For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed.

    8 And there was great joy in that city.

    9 But there was a certain man called Simon, who previously practiced sorcery in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, claiming that he was someone great,

    10 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God.

    11 And they regarded him, because for a long time he had amazed them with his sorceries.

  • Acts 10:47-48
    2 verses
    73%

    47 Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?

    48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.

  • Acts 2:37-38
    2 verses
    71%

    37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, 'Men and brethren, what shall we do?'

    38 Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

  • Acts 8:25
    71%

    25 And when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.

  • Acts 5:14
    70%

    14 And more believers were added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women,

  • Acts 9:42
    69%

    42 And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

  • Acts 11:16
    69%

    16 Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.

  • Acts 17:4
    68%

    4 And some of them believed, and joined Paul and Silas; and a great multitude of the devout Greeks, and many leading women.

  • Acts 16:32-33
    2 verses
    68%

    32 Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all that were in his house.

    33 And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and immediately he and all his family were baptized.

  • Mark 1:8
    68%

    8 I indeed have baptized you with water, but he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit.

  • Acts 16:15
    68%

    15 When she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay. And she persuaded us.

  • Acts 2:41
    68%

    41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.

  • Acts 18:8
    68%

    8 And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household, and many of the Corinthians hearing believed and were baptized.

  • John 4:39
    68%

    39 And many of the Samaritans of that city believed in him because of the word of the woman who testified, He told me all that I ever did.

  • Acts 4:4
    68%

    4 However, many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.

  • Acts 1:5
    67%

    5 For John truly baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.

  • Acts 17:12
    67%

    12 Therefore many of them believed; also many honorable Greek women, and numerous men.

  • Acts 22:16
    67%

    16 And now why do you delay? Arise, be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

  • Acts 8:27
    67%

    27 And he arose and went. And behold, a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace, the queen of the Ethiopians, who had charge of all her treasury, had come to Jerusalem to worship,

  • Mark 16:16
    67%

    16 He that believes and is baptized shall be saved; but he that does not believe shall be condemned.

  • John 3:22
    67%

    22 After these things Jesus and his disciples came into the land of Judea, and there he stayed with them and baptized.

  • Acts 16:13
    67%

    13 On the Sabbath, we went out of the city to the riverside, where prayer was customarily made; and we sat down and spoke to the women who met there.

  • Acts 8:29-30
    2 verses
    67%

    29 Then the Spirit said to Philip, Go near and join this chariot.

    30 So Philip ran to him and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah, and said, Do you understand what you are reading?

  • Mark 6:12
    66%

    12 And they went out, and preached that people should repent.