Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. New Living Translation When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that the people of Samaria had accepted God’s message, they sent Peter and John there. English Standard Version Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, Berean Standard Bible When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. Berean Literal Bible Now the apostles in Jerusalem, having heard that Samaria had received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John, King James Bible Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: New King James Version Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, New American Standard Bible Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, NASB 1995 Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, NASB 1977 Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, Legacy Standard Bible Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, Amplified Bible When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that [the people of] Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. Berean Annotated Bible When the apostles (sent ones) in Jerusalem (city of peace) heard that Samaria had received the word of God {Theou}, they sent Peter (rock) and John (YHWH is gracious) to them. Christian Standard Bible When the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. Holman Christian Standard Bible When the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had welcomed God’s message, they sent Peter and John to them. 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: Contemporary English Version The apostles in Jerusalem heard that some people in Samaria had accepted God's message, and they sent Peter and John. English Revised Version Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: GOD'S WORD® Translation When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that the Samaritans had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. Good News Translation The apostles in Jerusalem heard that the people of Samaria had received the word of God, so they sent Peter and John to them. International Standard Version Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaritans had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. NET Bible Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. New Heart 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, Webster's Bible Translation Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John: Weymouth New Testament When the Apostles in Jerusalem heard that the Samaritans had accepted God's Message, they sent Peter and John to visit them. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. 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, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the apostles in Jerusalem having heard that Samaria has received the word of God, sent Peter and John to them, Berean Literal Bible Now the apostles in Jerusalem, having heard that Samaria had received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John, Young's Literal Translation And the apostles in Jerusalem having heard that Samaria hath received the word of God, did send unto them Peter and John, Smith's Literal Translation And the sent in Jerusalem having heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow when the apostles, who were in Jerusalem, had heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John. Catholic Public Domain Version Now when the Apostles who were in Jerusalem had heard that Samaria had received the Word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. New American Bible Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, New Revised Standard Version Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleN ow when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that the Samaritan people had accepted the word of God, they sent to them Simon Peter and John, Aramaic Bible in Plain English And when the Apostles of Jerusalem heard that the people of the Samaritans had received the word of God, they sent Shimeon Kaypha and Yohannan to them. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentNow when the apostles, who were in Jerusalem, heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John; Godbey New Testament But the apostles in Jerusalem, having heard that Samaria has received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John: Haweis New Testament But when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: Mace New Testament Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem, heard that the Samaritans had embraced the word of God, they sent Peter and John, Weymouth New Testament When the Apostles in Jerusalem heard that the Samaritans had accepted God's Message, they sent Peter and John to visit them. Worrell New Testament Now the apostles in Jerusalem, hearing that Samaria had received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John; Worsley New Testament Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Simon the Sorcerer…13Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed. 14When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. 15On their arrival, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit.… Cross References When the apostles in Jerusalem heard Acts 11:1-2 The apostles and brothers throughout Judea soon heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. / So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers took issue with him Acts 15:4 On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them. Acts 4:23-24 On their release, Peter and John returned to their own people and reported everything that the chief priests and elders had said to them. / When the believers heard this, they lifted up their voices to God with one accord. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “You made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them. that Samaria had received the word of God, John 4:39-42 Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” / So when the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him to stay with them, and He stayed two days. / And many more believed because of His message. … 1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe. James 1:21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls. they sent Peter and John to them. Luke 22:8 Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” Acts 3:1 One afternoon Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. Mark 6:7 Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits. Matthew 16:18-19 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. / I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” John 4:1-2 When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John / (although it was not Jesus who baptized, but His disciples), Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 10:44-48 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message. / All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. / For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said, … Acts 15:7-9 After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. / And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us. / He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith. Romans 10:14-15 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!” Treasury of Scripture Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John: when. Acts 8:1 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. Acts 11:1,19-22 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God… Acts 15:4 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them. received. Acts 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. Matthew 13:23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Peter. Acts 3:1-3 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour… Galatians 2:9 And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision. Jump to Previous Accepted Apostles God's Heard Hearts Jerusalem John Message News Peter Received Samaria Sama'ria Samaritans Visit WordJump to Next Accepted Apostles God's Heard Hearts Jerusalem John Message News Peter Received Samaria Sama'ria Samaritans Visit WordActs 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. When the apostles in Jerusalem heard The apostles were the primary leaders of the early church, based in Jerusalem, which was the center of Jewish religious life. This phrase indicates the central role of the apostles in overseeing the spread of the Gospel. Jerusalem, being the site of the temple, was significant as the starting point for the Christian mission, fulfilling Jesus' command in Acts 1:8 to be witnesses in Jerusalem and beyond. that Samaria had received the word of God they sent Peter and John to them Persons / Places / Events 1. The ApostlesThe leaders of the early Christian church, primarily based in Jerusalem. They were responsible for spreading the teachings of Jesus and ensuring the unity and doctrinal purity of the early church. 2. Jerusalem The central hub of early Christianity and the location of the first Christian church. It was from here that the apostles coordinated their missionary activities. 3. Samaria A region north of Jerusalem, historically at odds with the Jewish people. The acceptance of the Gospel in Samaria marked a significant expansion of the early church beyond traditional Jewish boundaries. 4. Peter and John Two of Jesus' closest disciples and prominent leaders in the early church. They were sent to Samaria to confirm and support the new believers there. 5. The Word of God Refers to the message of the Gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection for the salvation of humanity. Teaching Points Unity in the Body of ChristThe sending of Peter and John to Samaria highlights the importance of unity and oversight in the early church. It serves as a model for maintaining doctrinal integrity and fellowship among diverse groups of believers. The Power of the Gospel to Transcend Barriers The acceptance of the Gospel in Samaria demonstrates its power to overcome historical and cultural divisions. Believers today are called to share the Gospel across all boundaries. The Role of Apostolic Authority The apostles' involvement in confirming the work in Samaria underscores the importance of spiritual authority and guidance in the church. This can be applied today in valuing the leadership and teaching of church elders and pastors. The Importance of Follow-Up and Discipleship Peter and John's visit to Samaria emphasizes the need for follow-up and discipleship in new areas of ministry. This is crucial for the growth and maturity of new believers. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 8:14?2. How does Acts 8:14 demonstrate the importance of apostolic authority in the church? 3. Why did Peter and John travel to Samaria after hearing about new believers? 4. What role does prayer play in receiving the Holy Spirit, as seen in Acts 8:14? 5. How can we ensure our church leaders are informed about new believers today? 6. How does Acts 8:14 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? 7. Why did the apostles in Jerusalem send Peter and John to Samaria in Acts 8:14? 8. What significance does the laying on of hands have in Acts 8:14? 9. How does Acts 8:14 reflect the early church's view on the spread of the Gospel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 8? 11. What is the second blessing? 12. What is the purpose of Chrismation in Christianity? 13. What is the main theme of the Book of Acts? 14. What is the definition of Apostolic Action? What Does Acts 8:14 Mean When the apostles in Jerusalem heard• The Twelve remained in Jerusalem as the recognized shepherds of the newborn church (Acts 1:12-14; 2:42). • News of revival in Samaria traveled north to them, mirroring later reports they would receive about Caesarea (Acts 11:1-2). • Their readiness to respond shows pastoral oversight, just as Paul later urged elders to “pay careful attention to all the flock” (Acts 20:28). • Hearing first, then acting, reflects the principle of Proverbs 18:13—leaders gather facts before making decisions. That Samaria had received the word of God • “Received” signals genuine faith, the same verb used of Thessalonian believers who “received the word… not as the word of men but as it truly is, the word of God” (1 Thessalonians 2:13). • Centuries of hostility separated Jews and Samaritans (John 4:9); yet the gospel breaks barriers, fulfilling Jesus’ roadmap: “You will be My witnesses… in Samaria” (Acts 1:8). • The harvest began with Philip’s preaching (Acts 8:5-8) and echoed Jesus’ earlier work at Sychar, where many Samaritans believed (John 4:39-42). • Their acceptance of Scripture affirms that saving faith rests on God’s revealed word, not on ethnic lineage (Romans 10:17). They sent Peter and John to them • Two leading apostles travel together, reflecting the “two or three witnesses” principle for confirming matters (Deuteronomy 19:15; Mark 6:7). • Peter, entrusted with “the keys of the kingdom” (Matthew 16:19), and John, a “pillar” of the church (Galatians 2:9), bring recognized authority. • Their mission included: – Verification of the Samaritans’ faith and baptism (Acts 8:15). – Corporate prayer for the Holy Spirit to be given (Acts 8:15-17), underscoring unity between Jerusalem and Samaria. – Public affirmation that the Samaritan believers belonged fully to Christ’s body, preventing a divided church. • This apostolic visit models deliberate follow-up to evangelism: proclamation is joined to pastoral care (Acts 14:21-23). summary Acts 8:14 highlights the church’s early commitment to trustworthy leadership, scriptural faith, and gospel unity. Jerusalem’s apostles learn of Samaritan conversions, recognize the work as genuinely Spirit-wrought, and personally invest Peter and John to confirm and encourage it. The verse shows the Word breaking ancient walls, the apostles safeguarding doctrinal integrity, and the Spirit forging one people in Christ across former lines of division. (14) When the apostles which were at Jerusalem. . . .--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 Judaea (Acts 1:8). 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 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. 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.The word of God is characteristically used by St. Luke, as in his Gospel, for the whole sum and substance of the gospel of Christ. (Comp. Luke 5:1; Luke 8:11; Luke 8:21.) . . . Verse 14. - The apostles (see ver. 1). They sent unto them Peter and John. The selection of these two chief apostles shows the great importance attached to the conversion of the Samaritans. The joint act of the college of apostles in sending them demonstrates that Peter was not a pope, but a brother apostle, albeit their primate; and that the government of the Church was in the apostolate, not in one of the number.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [When]δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. apostles ἀπόστολοι (apostoloi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 652: From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Jerusalem Ἱεροσολύμοις (Hierosolymois) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 2414: The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma heard Ἀκούσαντες (Akousantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. Samaria Σαμάρεια (Samareia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 4540: Of Hebrew origin; Samaria, a city and region of Palestine. had received δέδεκται (dedektai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1209: To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative 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. word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. they sent ἀπέστειλαν (apesteilan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 649: From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively. Peter Πέτρον (Petron) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. John Ἰωάννην (Iōannēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. them. αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Links Acts 8:14 NIVActs 8:14 NLT Acts 8:14 ESV Acts 8:14 NASB Acts 8:14 KJV Acts 8:14 BibleApps.com Acts 8:14 Biblia Paralela Acts 8:14 Chinese Bible Acts 8:14 French Bible Acts 8:14 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 8:14 Now when the apostles who were at (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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