Acts 8:29
New International Version
The Spirit told Philip, “Go to that chariot and stay near it.”

New Living Translation
The Holy Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and walk along beside the carriage.”

English Standard Version
And the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and join this chariot.”

Berean Standard Bible
The Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to that chariot and stay by it.”

Berean Literal Bible
And the Spirit said to Philip, "Go near and join yourself to this chariot."

King James Bible
Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.

New King James Version
Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go near and overtake this chariot.”

New American Standard Bible
Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go up and join this chariot.”

NASB 1995
Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go up and join this chariot.”

NASB 1977
And the Spirit said to Philip, “Go up and join this chariot.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and join this chariot.”

Amplified Bible
Then the [Holy] Spirit said to Philip, “Go up and join this chariot.”

Christian Standard Bible
The Spirit told Philip, “Go and join that chariot.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Spirit told Philip, “Go and join that chariot.”

American Standard Version
And the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.

Contemporary English Version
The Spirit told Philip to catch up with the chariot.

English Revised Version
And the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Spirit said to Philip, "Go to that carriage, and stay close to it."

Good News Translation
The Holy Spirit said to Philip, "Go over to that carriage and stay close to it."

International Standard Version
The Spirit told Philip, "Approach that chariot and stay near it."

Majority Standard Bible
The Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to that chariot and stay by it.”

NET Bible
Then the Spirit said to Philip, "Go over and join this chariot."

New Heart English Bible
And the Spirit said to Philip, "Go and join up with that chariot."

Webster's Bible Translation
Then the Spirit said to Philip, Go near and join thyself to this chariot.

Weymouth New Testament
Then the Spirit said to Philip, "Go and enter that chariot."

World English Bible
The Spirit said to Philip, “Go near, and join yourself to this chariot.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the Spirit said to Philip, “Go near, and be joined to this chariot”;

Berean Literal Bible
And the Spirit said to Philip, "Go near and join yourself to this chariot."

Young's Literal Translation
And the Spirit said to Philip, 'Go near, and be joined to this chariot;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And the Spirit said to Philip, Come near, and be joined to this chariot.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Spirit said to Philip: Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Draw near and join yourself to this chariot.”

New American Bible
The Spirit said to Philip, “Go and join up with that chariot.”

New Revised Standard Version
Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to this chariot and join it.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the Spirit said to Philip, Go near and keep close to the chariot.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And The Spirit said to Philippus, “Approach and join the chariot.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And the Spirit said to Philip: Go forward and join your self to this chariot.

Godbey New Testament
And the Spirit said to Philip, Go, and join yourself to that chariot.

Haweis New Testament
Then said the Spirit to Philip, Go up, and approach close to that chariot.

Mace New Testament
then the spirit said unto Philip, go near, and advance to his chariot.

Weymouth New Testament
Then the Spirit said to Philip, "Go and enter that chariot."

Worrell New Testament
And the Spirit said to Philip, "Go near, and join yourself to this chariot."

Worsley New Testament
and the Spirit said to Philip, Go near and join thyself to this chariot. And Philip running up to him,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Philip and the Ethiopian
28and on his return was sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah the prophet. 29 The Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to that chariot and stay by it.” 30So Philip ran up and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked.…

Cross References
John 16:13
However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.

Romans 8:14
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

Galatians 5:16
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

John 14:26
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.

1 Corinthians 2:12
We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.

Isaiah 30:21
And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”

Ezekiel 3:12
Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard a great rumbling sound behind me: “Blessed be the glory of the LORD in His dwelling place!”

1 John 2:27
And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.

Luke 4:1
Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,

John 3:8
The wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

1 Kings 19:11-12
Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice.

Nehemiah 9:20
You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst.

Psalm 143:10
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

Isaiah 48:16
Come near to Me and listen to this: From the beginning I have not spoken in secret; from the time it happened, I was there.” And now the Lord GOD has sent me, accompanied by His Spirit.

Ezekiel 11:5
And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me and told me to declare that this is what the LORD says: “That is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your minds.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Acts 10:19
While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

Acts 11:12
And the spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house:

Acts 13:2-4
As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them…

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Acts 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.














The Spirit
In Acts 8:29, "The Spirit" refers to the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, who plays a crucial role in guiding and empowering believers. The Greek word used here is "τὸ Πνεῦμα" (to Pneuma), emphasizing the personal and active presence of the Holy Spirit in the early church. The Holy Spirit's involvement in this narrative highlights the divine orchestration of events and the importance of being sensitive to His leading. Historically, the Holy Spirit's guidance was essential for the spread of the Gospel, as seen throughout the book of Acts.

said to Philip
The phrase "said to Philip" indicates direct communication from the Holy Spirit to Philip, one of the seven deacons chosen in Acts 6. This underscores the personal relationship between God and His servants, where the Holy Spirit communicates specific instructions. The Greek verb "εἶπεν" (eipen) is used here, which is a common term for speaking or saying, but in this context, it signifies divine instruction. Philip's responsiveness to the Spirit's voice is a model of obedience and attentiveness for believers.

Go over
The command "Go over" is a directive from the Holy Spirit, urging Philip to take immediate action. The Greek word "προσέρχομαι" (proserchomai) implies approaching or drawing near, suggesting a purposeful movement towards the Ethiopian eunuch. This instruction highlights the importance of prompt obedience to God's leading, as it often results in divine appointments and opportunities for ministry.

and join this chariot
The phrase "and join this chariot" specifies the target of Philip's mission. The Greek word "κολλήθητι" (kollēthēti) means to join or cling to, indicating a close association or engagement. This directive not only points to the physical act of approaching the chariot but also symbolizes the spiritual connection Philip is to make with the Ethiopian eunuch. Historically, chariots were symbols of status and power, and the eunuch's presence in one signifies his high position in the Ethiopian court. This encounter demonstrates the Gospel's reach across cultural and social boundaries, emphasizing that God's message is for all people, regardless of their status or background.

(29) Join thyself to this chariot.--The act implied is that of laying hold and, as it were, attaching himself to the chariot in which the eunuch rode.

Verse 29. - And for then, A.V.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
The
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Spirit
Πνεῦμα (Pneuma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.

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.

to Philip,
Φιλίππῳ (Philippō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5376: From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites.

“Go over
Πρόσελθε (Proselthe)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4334: From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to.

to [that]
τούτῳ (toutō)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

chariot
ἅρματι (harmati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 716: A chariot, vehicle. Probably from airo (as a particle of union) prefixed); a chariot (compare harmos).

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

stay by [it].”
κολλήθητι (kollēthēti)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2853: From kolla; to glue, i.e. to stick.


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