Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?” New Living Translation As they rode along, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “Look! There’s some water! Why can’t I be baptized?” English Standard Version And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?” Berean Standard Bible As they traveled along the road and came to some water, the eunuch said, “Look, here is water! What is there to prevent me from being baptized?” Berean Literal Bible And as they were going along the road they came upon some water, and the eunuch says, "Behold, water! What prevents me to be baptized?" King James Bible And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? New King James Version Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?” New American Standard Bible As they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?” NASB 1995 As they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?” NASB 1977 And as they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?” Legacy Standard Bible And as they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?” Amplified Bible As they continued along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch exclaimed, “Look! Water! What forbids me from being baptized?” Christian Standard Bible As they were traveling down the road, they came to some water. The eunuch said, “Look, there’s water. What would keep me from being baptized? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible As they were traveling down the road, they came to some water. The eunuch said, “Look, there’s water! What would keep me from being baptized?” American Standard Version And as they went on the way, they came unto a certain water; and the eunuch saith, Behold, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? English Revised Version And as they went on the way, they came unto a certain water; and the eunuch saith, Behold, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? GOD'S WORD® Translation As they were going along the road, they came to some water. The official said to Philip, "Look, there's some water. What can keep me from being baptized?" Good News Translation As they traveled down the road, they came to a place where there was some water, and the official said, "Here is some water. What is to keep me from being baptized?" International Standard Version As they were going along the road, they came to some water. The eunuch said, "Look, there's some water. What keeps me from being baptized?" Majority Standard Bible As they traveled along the road and came to some water, the eunuch said, ?Look, here is water! What is there to prevent me from being baptized?? NET Bible Now as they were going along the road, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "Look, there is water! What is to stop me from being baptized?" New Heart English Bible As they went on the way, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water. What is keeping me from being baptized?" Webster's Bible Translation And as they went on their way, they came to a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? Weymouth New Testament So they proceeded on their way till they came to some water; and the eunuch exclaimed, "See, here is water; what is there to prevent my being baptized?" World English Bible As they went on the way, they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Behold, here is water. What is keeping me from being baptized?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd as they were going on the way, they came on some water, and the eunuch said, “Behold, water; what hinders me to be immersed?” Berean Literal Bible And as they were going along the road they came upon some water, and the eunuch says, "Behold, water! What prevents me to be baptized?" Young's Literal Translation And as they were going on the way, they came upon a certain water, and the eunuch said, 'Lo, water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?' Smith's Literal Translation And as they went in the way, they came to some water: and the eunuch said, Behold water; what hinders me to be immersed? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd as they went on their way, they came to a certain water; and the eunuch said: See, here is water: what doth hinder me from being baptized? Catholic Public Domain Version And while they were going along the way, they arrived at a certain water source. And the eunuch said: “There is water. What would prevent me from being baptized?” New American Bible As they traveled along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “Look, there is water. What is to prevent my being baptized?” New Revised Standard Version As they were going along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water! What is to prevent me from being baptized?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd as they went on their way, they came to a place where there was water; and the eunuch said, Behold here is water; what prevents me from being baptized? Aramaic Bible in Plain English And as they were going on the road, they were arriving at one place that had water in it, and that Eunuch said, “Behold, water! What is the hindrance to me being baptized?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd as they went along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch said: See, here is water; what hinders me from being immersed? Godbey New Testament And while they were journeying along the road, they came to a certain water: and the eunuch says, Behold water; what doth hinder me from being baptized? Haweis New Testament But as they went on the road, they came to some water: and the eunuch said, Here is water, what forbids my being baptised? Mace New Testament as they pursued their journey, they came to a place of water: and the eunuch said, see, here is water; what should hinder my being baptized? Weymouth New Testament So they proceeded on their way till they came to some water; and the eunuch exclaimed, "See, here is water; what is there to prevent my being baptized?" Worrell New Testament And, as they were journeying along the way, they came to a certain water; and the eunuch says, "Behold, here is water; what hinders me from being immersed?" Worsley New Testament And as they went on their way, they came to a certain water: and the eunuch said, See here is water, what hindereth me from being baptized? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Philip and the Ethiopian…35Then Philip began with this very Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus. 36 As they traveled along the road and came to some water, the eunuch said, “Look, here is water! What is there to prevent me from being baptized?” … Cross References Matthew 3:13-17 At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. / But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?” / “Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him. ... Mark 16:16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. Romans 6:3-4 Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? / We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life. Galatians 3:27 For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 1 Peter 3:21 And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Colossians 2:12 And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead. Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 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 10:47-48 “Can anyone withhold the water to baptize these people? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have!” / So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days. Acts 16:31-33 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.” / Then Paul and Silas spoke the word of the Lord to him and to everyone in his house. / At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds. And without delay, he and all his household were baptized. Acts 19:4-5 Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” / On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. 1 Corinthians 12:13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. Ephesians 4:5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; Titus 3:5 He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. Treasury of Scripture And as they went on their way, they came to a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what does hinder me to be baptized? See. Acts 10:47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? Ezekiel 36:25 Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you. John 3:5,23 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God… Jump to Previous Baptised Baptism Baptized Baptized Eunuch Exclaimed Hinder Keeping Prevent Prevents Proceeded Road Traveled Water WayJump to Next Baptised Baptism Baptized Baptized Eunuch Exclaimed Hinder Keeping Prevent Prevents Proceeded Road Traveled Water WayActs 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. As they traveled along the road This phrase sets the scene for the unfolding event, emphasizing the journey motif that is prevalent throughout the Book of Acts. The Greek word for "traveled" (πορεύομαι, poreuomai) implies a purposeful journey, often used in the context of a mission or divine appointment. Historically, roads in the ancient Near East were significant for trade and communication, but in the context of Acts, they symbolize the spread of the Gospel. The road here is not just a physical path but a metaphor for the spiritual journey of faith and the mission of the early church. and came to some water the eunuch said “Look, here is water What can prevent me from being baptized?” Parallel Commentaries ... Greek AsὩς (Hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. they traveled ἐπορεύοντο (eporeuonto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4198: To travel, journey, go, die. along κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. road ὁδόν (hodon) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3598: A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means. [and] came ἦλθον (ēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2064: To come, go. to ἐπί (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. some τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. water, ὕδωρ (hydōr) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5204: Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively. 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. said, φησιν (phēsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5346: To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say. “Look, Ἰδοὺ (Idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 2400: See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! [here is] water! ὕδωρ (hydōr) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 5204: Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively. What τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. is to prevent κωλύει (kōlyei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2967: To prevent, debar, hinder; with infin: from doing so and so. From the base of kolazo; to estop, i.e. Prevent. me με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. [from] being baptized?” βαπτισθῆναι (baptisthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive Strong's 907: Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. Links Acts 8:36 NIVActs 8:36 NLT Acts 8:36 ESV Acts 8:36 NASB Acts 8:36 KJV Acts 8:36 BibleApps.com Acts 8:36 Biblia Paralela Acts 8:36 Chinese Bible Acts 8:36 French Bible Acts 8:36 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 8:36 As they went on the way they (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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