Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness of Christ in every place. Acts 17 Commentary. 12 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. Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God. as having been present in Jerusalem at Paul’s visit, Galatians 2:9. And yet this is what the College of Apostles conceded when they sent two of their most distinguished members to lay hands on the baptized of Samaria. Samaria is the region located between Judea (to the south) and Galilee (to the north). 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthes… Perhaps the apostles are looking for a confirming sign—possibly speaking in tongues. This may carry a double meaning, either that all the apostles were at Jerusalem then, or that there were certain resident there when the rest went hither and thither; and I do rather allow this latter, for it is to be thought that they did so divide themselves, that always some of the number might take upon them divers embassages, as occasion was offered, that some might stay at Jerusalem, as in the principal standing. Acts 8:14, ESV: "Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John," Acts 8:14, KJV: "Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard … We want to hear more of what has been so significant as to call for the “sending of Peter and John”; … Continue reading "Commentary on Acts 8:14-17" ), which the WEB has updated. Simon, the magician, was sufficiently impressed that he offered the apostles money if they would give him the power to convey the Holy Spirit through the laying on of his hands—an offer that the apostles rejected soundly (8:18-24). He made a Samaritan the hero of one of his most famous parables (Luke 10:29-37). “Then they laid their hands on them“ (v. 17a). It was he who had (in common with all the Apostles, it is true, but in this early period more especially committed to him) τὰς κλεῖδας τῆς βασιλείας τῶν οὐρανῶν,—who opened the door to the 3000 on the day of Pentecost, now (as a formal and ratifying act) to the Samaritans, and in ch. How the apostles at Jerusalem, hearing the glad tidings of Samaria's conversion by Philip's ministry, thought fit to send down two of the twelve to confirm the new converts in their faith, and to constitute a church there by their apostolical authority. Acts 8:14-19 New International Version (NIV) 14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. PETER,—because to him belonged, in this early part of the Gospel, in a remarkable manner, the first establishing of the church; it was the fulfilment of the promise ἐπὶ ταύτῃ τῇ πέτρᾳ οἰκοδομήσω μου τὴν ἐκκλησίαν. Everything seems to be in order—with the exception that they have not received the Holy Spirit in spite of doing everything right. So they sent Peter and John. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Acts 8:14-17 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: Saul was persecuting the church (8:1-3), and “those who were scattered abroad went around preaching the word” (8:4). Philip exorcised many unclean spirits and cured many people of their infirmities. However, some Samaritans remained faithful to Yahweh (Jeremiah 41:5), and offered their assistance in rebuilding the temple to Zerubbabel after the Babylonian Exile. “and they received the Holy Spirit“ (v. 17b). 36 Now there was in m Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. (Comp. 14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: Ver. It demonstrates that these apostles from Jerusalem regard these Samaritan believers as worthy of spiritual gifts. In accordance with the Master’s first mission, when He called the Twelve unto Him, and began to send them forth by two and two (Mark 6:7), so we find two together, Peter and John, in the Temple (Acts 3:1); so Paul and Barnabas (Acts 13:2) are associated to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles; so later we find together Paul and Silas (Acts 15:40) and Barnabas and Mark (Acts 15:39). There is nothing surprising in the fact that the preaching of the Gospel in the town should be regarded by the Apostles at Jerusalem as a proof that the good news had penetrated throughout the district, or that the people of the town should themselves have spread the Gospel amongst their countrymen (cf.John 4:28).— . They sent Peter and John, whose purpose was to give the new converts further instruction in the Word of God and to conduct evangelism in more cities. Study Acts 14 using Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete) to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Commentary on Acts 8:14-17. James Rosscup: "This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on Acts.For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often will help … At the same time, by selecting the two most prominent of their number, they show the importance they attached to this first accession of a city to Christ. He had the gift of miracles, but could not pass it on to others. In our days the Pope of Rome would not be said to be sent by any one. ch. Where, by the Holy Ghost, is not to be understood the sanctifying graces of the Holy Ghost, which the apostles never did, nor could dispense, but the extraordinary gifts of the Holy Ghost, the gifts of tongues and prophecy, and a power to work miracles. ‘He who eats the bread of a Samaritan,’ says the Talmud, ‘is as one who eats swine’s flesh. And he specified Samaria as the first place outside Jewish territory that the disciples were to go with the Gospel (Acts 1:8). “Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God“ (v. 14a). Even Simon the magician, astounded by the miracles that Philip was working, became a believer and was baptized (8:13)—although his faith turned out to be quite immature (8:18-24). It is interesting that John would be one of the two apostles sent to Samaria. on StudyLight.org They sent unto them Peter and John. The ASV, which is also in the public domain due to expired copyrights, was a very good translation, but included many archaic words (hast, shineth, etc. (513) Whereas Luke saith that Peter was sent by the rest, we may hereby gather that he was not the chief ruler over his fellows in office; (514) but did so excel amongst them, that yet, notwithstanding, he was subject to, and did obey the body. In the mean season, we see how careful the apostles were to help their brethren; for they stay not until they be requested, but they take this charge upon them of their own accord. Now when the apostles which were as Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John - showing that Peter was regarded only as their own equal. They prayed and laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost, ἐπὶ ταύτῃ τῇ πέτρᾳ οἰκοδομήσω μου τὴν ἐκκλησίαν. ал им странствовать по всему миру. Which were at Jerusalem. James and John responded by asking Jesus, “Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from the sky, and destroy them, just as Elijah did?” (Luke 9:54)—an offer that drew a rebuke from Jesus (Luke 9:55). X (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2002), Williams, David J., New International Biblical Commentary: Acts (Paternoster Press, 1995), Willimon, William H., Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching: Acts (Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1988), All Rights Reserved | © 1997-2020 Richard Niell Donovan. Acts 8:4 Preaching the Word (cf Acts 4:31, Acts 6:7, Acts 10:36, Acts 11:1, 19, Acts 12:24, 13:5, 7, 26, 44, 46, 49, Acts 14:3,25, Acts 15:7, etc) Acts 8:5 Proclaiming Christ; Acts 8:12 Preaching the good news about the Kingdom of God and the Name of Jesus Christ; Acts 8:14 Received the Word of God; Acts 8:25 Spoken the Word of the Lord Barclay, William, Daily Study Bible: Acts, (Edinburgh: The Saint Andrew Press, 1976), Bock, Darrell L., Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: Acts (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2007), Bruce, F. F., The New International Commentary on the New Testament: The Book of Acts (Revised)(Grand Rapids: William B Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1988), Brueggemann, Walter; Cousar, Charles B.; Gaventa, Beverly R.; and Newsome, James D., Texts for Preaching: A Lectionary Commentary Based on the NRSV—Year A (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1995), Craddock, Fred B.; Hayes, John H.; Holladay, Carl R.; Tucker, Gene M., Preaching Through the Christian Year, A (Valley Forge: Trinity Press International, 1992), Faw, Chalmer E., Believers Church Bible Commentary: Acts, (Scottdale, Pennsyvania: Herald Press, 1993), Fernando, Ajith, The NIV Application Commentary: Acts (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1998), Gaventa, Beverly Roberts, Abingdon New Testament Commentaries: The Acts of the Apostles (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2003), Matthews, Christopher R., “Philip,” in Freedman, David Noel (Ed. (14) When the apostles which were at Jerusalem. There is no record of the gifts of the Spirit being given other than through or in the presence of an apostle. Acts 1:8 Commentary; Acts 20:17-27 Commentary; Acts 20:28-38 Commentary; JOSEPH A ALEXANDER Acts Commentary (1857, 1866) (Over 1000 pages!) Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: Saul was persecuting the church (8:1-3), and “those who were scattered abroad went around preaching the word” (8:4). 14Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. Acts 8:14 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Acts 8:14, NIV: "When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria." We aren’t told how people knew that they had received the Holy Spirit, but it must have had a visible manifestation such as speaking in tongues. Acts 8:14 Now when the apostles that were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: "JOHN"-"John, with his brother James, had once suggested that they should..bring down fire from heaven on a Samaritan community, for its inhospitable behaviour to their Master (Luke 9:52 ff). Where note, That Peter's being deputed by the rest of the apostles to theis service, is an argument that Peter had no primacy or superiority over the rest of the apostles: Or, if in this employment there was any sign of primacy, John was sharer in that as well as Peter. The breach that had existed for centuries between Judea and Samaria must not be allowed to define the relationship between Christians in Judea and Christians in Samaria. The Jewish people practiced the laying on of hands as a way of conveying authority or power. They have been “baptized in the name of Lord Jesus”—the usual way that people are baptized in the Book of Acts. (1) On Pentecost, the Spirit came down on the first Jewish Christians. Observe here, 1. The apostles in Jerusalem heard. This accursed people shall have no part in the resurrection of the dead.’ To be a Samaritan, in the eyes of an austere Jew, was to have a devil (John 8:48). What the apostle Peter and John did when they came to Samaria, They prayed and laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. The Samaritans “didn’t receive him (Jesus), because he was traveling with his face set towards Jerusalem” (Luke 9:53). 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. Acts 8:14-17 poses a real problem if you think the church, the Body of Christ, began with the appearance of the Holy Ghost outpouring at Pentecost. Sign up for the Verse of the Day. To understand the relationship of Jerusalem and Samaria, we must first understand something of Samaria’s history. 14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria. Acts 8:14 Context. He spoke with a Samaritan woman and changed her life for the better (John 4:4-41). Acts 8:16 - For He had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Acts 8:14. δέδεκται, had received) δέδεκται, ἐδέχθην, δεχθήσομαι, are often used in a Passive signification; ch. “they sent Peter and John to them“ (v. 14b). View Bible Text. We have seen Peter and John together on a number of occasions (3:1, 3-4, 11; 4:1, 13, 19), but this is the last time that they appear together in the Book of Acts. Philip went to the city of Samaria, where he proclaimed the Messiah and the crowds responded eagerly (8:5-6). Philip went to the city of Samaria, where he proclaimed the Messiah and the crowds responded eagerly (8:5-6). They believed that something of the person’s identity was tied up in the name—that the name expressed something of the person’s identity. Many others were also baptized in that place (8:12). This will be a challenging commentary to take on in an online format because there are numerous technical issues associated with the text of the Acts of the Apostles which are not at the heart of this online commentary project and its goals, but which must be considered or at least noted for those who are interested in further and deeper study. Again, Philip is not grieved because other men finish that building which he had begun, but they one help another full gently and faithfully; and surely it is ambition alone which will not suffer holy fellowship and mutual imparting of duties to enter. 11 And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. We don’t know why these believers have not yet received the Holy Spirit. They had only been baptized in the name of Christ Jesus. He could have finished that which he had begun by Philip; but to the end the Samaritans might learn to embrace brotherly fellowship with the first Church, he meant to bind them herewith as with a band; secondly, he meant to grant the apostles (whom he had commanded to preach the gospel throughout the whole world — Mark 16:15) this privilege, that they might the better all grow together into one faith of the gospel; and we know that it was otherwise dangerous, lest, seeing the Jews and Samaritans were much unlike in mind and manners, being so divided, they should by this means divide Christ, or at least feign to themselves a new Church. To sucha length did his zeal then carry him; but it was a zeal without knowledge. We can hardly understand now what a painful struggle it must have been for pious Jews like James, the Lord’s brother, and John to concede that even the hated Samaritan had a right to the kingdom of heaven—that the bitterly hated, the ‘accursed people,’ as they deemed them, might join the Church of Christ on the same terms as a Hebrew of the Hebrews. Luke 5:1; Luke 8:11; Luke 8:21.). . 14.Luke describeth, in this place, the proceedings of the grace of God in the Samaritans, as he useth to enrich the faithful continually with greater gifts of his Spirit, for we must not think that the apostles took that counsel whereof Luke speaketh, without the instinct of the same God who had already begun his work in Samaria by the hand of Philip; and he useth his instruments diversely unto divers parts of his work, according to his good pleasure. The persons whom the college of the apostles at Jerusalem thought fit to send to Samaria, Peter and John. Acts 8:14-17 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. But it seems possible that God withheld the Spirit to give these apostles from Jerusalem an opportunity to bring their personal ministry to bear upon these Samaritans, who until very recently would have been considered by the apostles to be a lower form of life. In this instance, the laying on of hands has another very special connotation. 2 b But the c unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against d the brothers. Paul and Barnabas at Iconium. 26 (Nashville: Broadman Press, 1992), Walaskay, Paul W., Westminster Bible Companion: Acts (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1998), Wall, Robert W., The New Interpreter’s Bible: Acts, Romans, I Corinthians, Vol. Acts 8:14. In the New Testament, the apostles laid hands on people to heal them (Matthew 9:18; Acts 28:8), to impart the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:17; 19:6), and to ordain them for a particular work (Acts 6:6; 13:3; 2 Timothy 1:6). The simple newspaper-like report of the opening verse points us in two directions at once. Commentary, Acts 8:14-17 (Baptism of our Lord),Issrael Kamudzandu, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2019. Formatting issue in the NIV '84 edition has been resolved. Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God. Acts 8:14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem Not that there were some at Jerusalem, and some elsewhere; for they all tarried at Jerusalem, when the rest of the ministers of the word were scattered abroad; though it is possible, that by this time, some of them might have departed from hence; but it seems more probable, that they were as yet all here: these Находившиеся в Иерусалиме. Saul was persecuting the church (8:1-3), and “those who were scattered abroad went around preaching the word” (8:4). He is remembered today primarily as the one who proclaimed the good news of Jesus to the Ethiopian eunuch and, when the eunuch responded positively, baptized him (8:26-40). 17Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. Acts 8:14-17 When news of Philip's success reached Jerusalem, the apostles decided to aid his mission to Samaria by enlarging the ministry team. When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit, Read verse in New International Version This is the last time John is mentioned in the book of Acts. SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS are from the World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. Where note, That imposition or laying on of hands has been an ancient rite used by the officers of the church, in their solemn dedicating of persons to the service of God and his church. Book of Acts - Verse-by-verse Bible study and in-depth commentary of The Acts of the Apostles in plain English for everyone to understand. Yet it is more simple to take it received. Observe, 3. 10 All of them, from the least to the greatest, paid attention to him, saying, “This man is the ‘Power of God’ that is called ‘Great.’”. To formally sanction this work of Philip in Samaria, and the subsequent general admission of the Samarian people into the Church of the Master, was for the College of Apostles in Jerusalem no slight matter, for it signified a complete breaking down of the old barriers of prejudice, behind which the orthodox Jew had rigidly entrenched himself. κ. ( C) to Samaria. The apostles sent Peter and John. Simon the Magician. ? But back to Samaria! Acts 8:14. Highly respected New Testament scholar Craig Keener is known for his meticulous and comprehensive research. They sent unto them Peter and John:— John was one of the two who were for calling down fire from heaven upon the Samaritans when they refused to entertain Christ. 14. Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing Acts 8:14: Acts 2:37-39 Acts 9:17 Acts : Galatians 3:2 1 Timothy : 2 Timothy : 2 Timothy 1:6-7 Acts 8:13 : Acts 8:15 >> The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to … He will be mentioned later as Paul’s host in Caesarea (21:8). 180-181). Earlier, he and his brother, James had been with Jesus as he traveled through Samaria toward Jerusalem. He used Philip as an instrument to bring them unto the faith; now he ordaineth Peter and John to be ministers to give the Spirit and thus doth he foster the unity of his Church when one helpeth another, and not only knit man and man together, but whole churches also. 14. ( A) had accepted the word of God, ( B) they sent Peter and John. Luke doesn’t specify the motive for sending Peter and John to Samaria, but there are at least three possible motives: • First, they would want to verify that the new believers in Samaria were well-grounded in the faith. This magisterial commentary will be an invaluable resource for New Testament professors and students, pastors, and Acts … • Third, they would want to demonstrate their acceptance of the Samaritan believers as fellow-members of the church. These were sent that they might further confirm the doctrine which Philip had preached amongst the Samaritans, and by apostolical authority constitute a church in Samaria. The problem disappears when a mid-Acts Pauline perspective is used which rightly divides Acts 8 from the present dispensation of grace. That his companion should be Peter, was natural, both from the position which the latter occupied as the leader of the apostolic company and from the friendship by which the two had been throughout their life united. This is the last time that JOHN appears in the Acts. Philip went to the city of Samaria, where he proclaimed the Messiah and the crowds responded eagerly (8:5-6). These were now conferred on such persons whom the Holy Ghost directed them to lay their hands upon, as persons appointed and chosen to be preachers of the gospel. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 8:1-4 Though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. : the phrase is characteristic of St. Luke, as it is used by him, Luke 8:13, Acts 11:1; Acts 17:11, but not by the other Evangelists—it is found once in St. Paul, 1 Thessalonians 1:6 (cf.Acts 2:13 and James 1:21). They sent Peter and John] Those pillars, Galatians 2:9, to confirm Philip’s doctrine, and found a church by their apostolic authority. David Guzik commentary on Acts 8 describes the persecution of the church through Saul, but people like the Ethiopian official, get saved everywhere. John is not mentioned after this in the Acts of the Apostles. Philip the evangelist was one of the “seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom,” appointed earlier to relieve the apostles of routine church administrative tasks (6:1-7). • Second, they would want to render assistance, to the extent that assistance might be needed. "Acts 19: 1-7 has the message of the Holy Spirit as the promise to all believers and read in the context of Acts 8: 14-17; one wonders as whether the Holy Spirit needs a human being to authenticate the reception ..." This seminary-level study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. But Zerubbabel responded, “You have nothing to do with us in building a house to our God” (Ezra 4:3)—thus antagonizing the Samaritans and initiating a period of antagonism between Samaria and Judea that was still present in New Testament times. In the eighth century B.C., Assyria conquered Samaria and exiled most of its inhabitants, replacing them with people from Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim (2 Kings 17:24)—essentially repopulating the area with people other than Jews. Acts 8 - And Saul was consenting unto his death. Old antipathies of race and worship disappeared, and without hesitation they sent the two who were, in many respects, the chief of the Apostles to sanction the admission of the new converts. .—The tidings came to the Twelve as a proof that the limitation which had at first excluded Samaria from the range of their work as preachers of the kingdom had now passed away (Matthew 10:5), and that the time had now come when they were to be “witnesses” to Christ in Samaria as well as in Judæa (Acts 1:8). We should be aware of the continued existence of this unrighteous threat to our emotional and even our physical well-being. So far, is plain truth of Scripture history. But Jesus wasn’t antagonistic to Samaritans. They also assumed that a name possessed something of the power of the one who wore that name. Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament. Acts 15:4; wherefore in this place the verb may he interpreted, was made to receive. Acts 17:7 ( ὑποδέδεκται).— ἀπέστειλαν, then sent) He who is sent, is sent either by a superior or an equal. Philip was not an apostle. As the apostles sent Peter along with John, and he went accordingly at their appointment, it is plain that neither he nor they had any notion of the supremacy of that apostle. This commentary on Acts, his magnum opus, is one of the largest and most thoroughly documented Acts commentaries available. In the Old Testament, Moses laid hands on Joshua to commission him (Numbers 27:18-23). Acts 8:1-3 Paul's pre-conversion zeal against “The Way,” though born of a clear conscience, was in opposition to God's will and a genuine threat to His early disciples. 10 to the Gentiles. The reading catches us up in the midst of a veritable whirlwind of events in the early post-resurrection church. Acts 8:14 14 Now when w the apostles at Jerusalem heard that x Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, Read more Share Copy 14. πέτ. Answer: In Acts 8:12 we read of a group of Samaritans who “believed Philip as he proclaimed the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, [and] they were baptized, both men and women.” However, when we get to Acts 8:16, we find that “the Holy Spirit had not yet come on any of … Perhaps two, in accordance with the δύο δύο of their first missionary journey (Mark 6:7): so Paul and Barnabas afterwards (ch. The Setting. 4 She was full of n good works and acts of charity. There is no suggestion here that there was anything wrong with Philip’s evangelism or that the Samaritans’ belief is defective. 14 Now at Iconium a they entered together into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed. (515) Again, it may be that after every man had spent some time in his voyage, they were wont to assemble themselves there. . The apostles do not this through any distrust, as if they did suspect that Philip did not his duty so uprightly as he ought; (512) but they set to their hand to help him in his work, and Peter and John came not only to help him, and to be partakers of his labors, but also to approve the same. This work sets Acts in its first-century context making it useful for the study of early Christianity as well as biblical text. (3) When the first Gentiles were converted, an apostle was present as the Spirit came down. The monstrous fiction begins, when to Peter is attributed a fixed diocese and successors, and to those successors a delegated power more like that ascribed to Simon Magus than that promised to Peter. It was with a very different attitude that he now set out with Peter.." (Bruce pp. Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God. The Jerusalem church is the mother church, and the apostles constitute its key leadership. . The Apostle who in his zeal had once sought to call down the fire of the wrath of God on the village of the Samaritans (Luke 9:54), was now to bring to them that baptism of the Holy Ghost and of fire (Matthew 3:11) which spoke not of wrath but of love. ), Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible(Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2000), Polhill, John B., New American Commentary: Acts, Vol. 37 In those days she became ill and died, and when they had washed her, they laid her in o an upper room. After the Spirit was poured out upon him, however, his mind was enlarged, and his zeal guided by knowledge and charity; then he makes no scruple of going to the Samaritans, imparting to them the gift of the Holy Spirit, and acknowledging them for Christian brethren, whom his Jewish zeal would have burnt up and destroyed. Observe, 2. Acts 8:14-17 is situated in a section of Acts that is both extraordinary and ominous (8:4-9:31). (2) The Samaritan Christians received the gifts of the Spirit from the apostle. While traveling through Samaria, he healed ten lepers (Luke 17:11-19). Acts 8:14. The authority of the apostolic college was greater than that of Peter and John individually. Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem, heard that Samaria had received the word of God. 8 There was great joy in that city. 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