Acts 8:40
New International Version
Philip, however, appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he reached Caesarea.

New Living Translation
Meanwhile, Philip found himself farther north at the town of Azotus. He preached the Good News there and in every town along the way until he came to Caesarea.

English Standard Version
But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through he preached the gospel to all the towns until he came to Caesarea.

Berean Standard Bible
But Philip appeared at Azotus and traveled through that region, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he came to Caesarea.

Berean Literal Bible
But Philip was found at Azotus, and passing through, he was proclaiming the gospel to all the towns until his coming to Caesarea.

King James Bible
But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

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

New American Standard Bible
But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through he kept preaching the gospel to all the cities, until he came to Caesarea.

NASB 1995
But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through he kept preaching the gospel to all the cities until he came to Caesarea.

NASB 1977
But Philip found himself at Azotus; and as he passed through he kept preaching the gospel to all the cities, until he came to Caesarea.

Legacy Standard Bible
But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through he kept proclaiming the gospel to all the cities until he came to Caesarea.

Amplified Bible
But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through he preached the good news [of salvation] to all the cities, until he came to Caesarea [Maritima].

Christian Standard Bible
Philip appeared in Azotus, and he was traveling and preaching the gospel in all the towns until he came to Caesarea.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Philip appeared in Azotus, and he was traveling and evangelizing all the towns until he came to Caesarea.

American Standard Version
But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached the gospel to all the cities, till he came to C�sarea.

Contemporary English Version
Philip later appeared in Azotus. He went from town to town, all the way to Caesarea, telling people about Jesus.

English Revised Version
But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached the gospel to all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Philip found himself in the city of Azotus. He traveled through all the cities and spread the Good News until he came to the city of Caesarea.

Good News Translation
Philip found himself in Azotus; he went on to Caesarea, and on the way he preached the Good News in every town.

International Standard Version
But Philip found himself at Azotus. As he was passing through that region, he kept proclaiming the good news in all the towns until he came to Caesarea.

Majority Standard Bible
But Philip appeared at Azotus and traveled through that region, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he came to Caesarea.

NET Bible
Philip, however, found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through the area, he proclaimed the good news to all the towns until he came to Caesarea.

New Heart English Bible
But Philip was found at Azotus. Passing through, he preached the Good News to all the cities, until he came to Caesarea.

Webster's Bible Translation
But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through, he preached in all the cities, till he came to Cesarea.

Weymouth New Testament
but Philip found himself at Ashdod. Then visiting town after town he everywhere made known the Good News until he reached Caesarea.

World English Bible
But Philip was found at Azotus. Passing through, he preached the Good News to all the cities until he came to Caesarea.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Philip was found at Azotus, and passing through, he was proclaiming good news to all the cities, until his coming to Caesarea.

Berean Literal Bible
But Philip was found at Azotus, and passing through, he was proclaiming the gospel to all the towns until his coming to Caesarea.

Young's Literal Translation
and Philip was found at Azotus, and passing through, he was proclaiming good news to all the cities, till his coming to Caesarea.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he announced the good news to all of the cities, even till he came to Cesarea.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But Philip was found in Azotus; and passing through, he preached the gospel to all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now Philip was found in Azotus. And continuing on, he evangelized all the cities, until he arrived in Caesarea.

New American Bible
Philip came to Azotus, and went about proclaiming the good news to all the towns until he reached Caesarea.

New Revised Standard Version
But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he was passing through the region, he proclaimed the good news to all the towns until he came to Caesarea.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Philip was found at Az-o’tus: and from there he traveled around and preached in all the cities till he came to Cæs-a-re’a.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But Philippus was found in Azotus and from there he was traveling and preaching in all the cities until he came to Qesarea.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But Philip was found at Azotus, and, passing through, he preached the gospel in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea

Godbey New Testament
And Philip was found at Azotus: and going through he preached the gospel to all the cities, until he came to Caesarea.

Haweis New Testament
But Philip found himself at Azotus: and passing through he preached the gospel in all the cities, until he came to C�sarea.

Mace New Testament
but Philip was found at Azotus: and passing on, he preached in all the cities, till he came to Cesarea.

Weymouth New Testament
but Philip found himself at Ashdod. Then visiting town after town he everywhere made known the Good News until he reached Caesarea.

Worrell New Testament
And Philip was found at Azotus; and, passing through, he was publishing the good news to all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

Worsley New Testament
But Philip was found at Azotus; and as he passed along, he preached the gospel in all the cities, till he came to Cesarea.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Philip and the Ethiopian
39When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, but went on his way rejoicing. 40But Philip appeared at Azotus and traveled through that region, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he came to Caesarea.

Cross References
Acts 21:8
Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven.

Acts 6:5
This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.

Acts 11:19-20
Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews. / But some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus.

Acts 13:4
So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.

Acts 19:21
After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”

Acts 20:6
And after the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we sailed from Philippi, and five days later we rejoined them in Troas, where we stayed seven days.

Acts 15:3
Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.

Acts 9:32
As Peter traveled throughout the area, he went to visit the saints in Lydda.

Acts 10:37-38
You yourselves know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee with the baptism that John proclaimed: / how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

Acts 16:6-8
After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia, they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia. / And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them. / So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas.

Acts 14:24-25
After passing through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia. / And when they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia.

Acts 18:22
When Paul had landed at Caesarea, he went up and greeted the church at Jerusalem. Then he went down to Antioch.

Acts 19:1
While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples

Acts 20:15
Sailing on from there, we arrived the next day opposite Chios. The day after that we arrived at Samos, and on the following day we came to Miletus.

Acts 21:7
When we had finished our voyage from Tyre, we landed at Ptolemais, where we greeted the brothers and stayed with them for a day.


Treasury of Scripture

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

at.

Joshua 15:46,47
From Ekron even unto the sea, all that lay near Ashdod, with their villages: …

1 Samuel 5:1
And the Philistines took the ark of God, and brought it from Ebenezer unto Ashdod.

Zechariah 9:6
And a bastard shall dwell in Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines.

Ashdod.

Luke 10:1,2
After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come…

Romans 15:19
Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.

Caesarea.

Acts 10:1
There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,

Acts 21:8
And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.

Acts 23:23,33
And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night; …

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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.














But Philip appeared at Azotus
The phrase "But Philip appeared" suggests a sudden or divinely orchestrated arrival. The Greek word for "appeared" (εὑρέθη, heurethē) implies being found or discovered, indicating that Philip's presence in Azotus was part of God's providential plan. Azotus, known in the Old Testament as Ashdod, was one of the five Philistine cities. Its mention here highlights the spread of the gospel beyond Jewish territories, fulfilling Jesus' command to be witnesses "to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). Historically, Azotus was a significant city, known for its resistance against conquerors, symbolizing the gospel's power to penetrate even the most fortified spiritual strongholds.

and traveled through that region
The phrase "traveled through that region" indicates Philip's missionary journey. The Greek word for "traveled" (διερχόμενος, dierchomenos) suggests a thorough and intentional journey, not a mere passing through. This reflects the early church's commitment to evangelism and discipleship. The region referred to is the coastal area of Judea, rich in diverse cultures and beliefs, presenting both challenges and opportunities for spreading the gospel. Philip's journey through this region exemplifies the Great Commission's call to reach all peoples, regardless of cultural or geographical barriers.

preaching the gospel in all the towns
"Preaching the gospel" is central to Philip's mission. The Greek word for "preaching" (εὐαγγελιζόμενος, euangelizomenos) means to proclaim good news, specifically the message of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. This phrase underscores the transformative power of the gospel, which Philip shared "in all the towns." The inclusivity of "all the towns" highlights the universal nature of the gospel message, intended for every person, regardless of their background or status. Historically, these towns would have been a mix of Jewish and Gentile populations, demonstrating the early church's commitment to breaking down ethnic and cultural barriers through the message of Christ.

until he came to Caesarea
The phrase "until he came to Caesarea" marks the endpoint of Philip's journey. Caesarea was a significant city, both politically and economically, serving as the Roman administrative capital of Judea. Its mention here is strategic, as it was a hub of cultural exchange and influence. The Greek word for "came" (ἦλθεν, ēlthen) implies a purposeful arrival, suggesting that Philip's mission was guided by divine direction. Caesarea later becomes a pivotal location in the book of Acts, where the gospel reaches the Gentiles through Cornelius (Acts 10). This foreshadows the expanding reach of the gospel, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through his seed (Genesis 22:18). Philip's journey to Caesarea exemplifies the unstoppable advance of God's kingdom, driven by faithful witnesses empowered by the Holy Spirit.

(40) Philip was found at Azotus.--The city so named, the Ashdod of the Old Testament, was, like Gaza, one of the cities of the Philistines, about three miles from the sea, and half-way between Gaza and Joppa. Like Gaza its history was chiefly marked by successive sieges: by Tartan, the Assyrian General B.C. 716 (Isaiah 20:1); by Psammetichus, B.C. 630, (Herod. ii. 157); the Maccabees (1 Maccabees 5:68; 1 Maccabees 10:34). It was restored by the Roman general Gabinius in B.C. 55. In remoter times it had been one of the headquarters of the worship of Dagon (1Samuel 5:5), The old name lingers in the modern Esdud, but the city has sunk into a decayed village. The narrative suggests the thought that here also Philip continued his work as an evangelist. Philistia was, as of old, to be joined with Ethiopia in furnishing the city of God with converts who should be written among the people (Psalm 87:4).

He preached in all the cities.--The route which Philip would naturally take on this journey led through Lydda and Joppa, and we may probably trace the effect of his labours in the appearance in Acts 9:32; Acts 9:36, of organised and apparently flourishing Christian societies in both these towns. . . .

Verse 40. - He preached the gospel to all the cities for he preached in all the cities, A.V. The sudden rapture of Philip by the Spirit, and his transportation to Azotus, or Ashdod, reminds us forcibly of 1 Kings 18:12, and of the successive journeys of Elijah just prior to his translation. In Philip's case we may suppose a kind of trance, which was not ended till he found himself at Azotus. Passing through. For διέρχομαι (there rendered "went about"), see ver. 4, note. To Caesarea; where we find him domiciled (Acts 21:8). Such coincidences, appearing in the narrative without any explanation, are strong marks of truth. "He journeyed northward from Ashdod, perhaps through Ekron, Ramah, Joppa, and the plain of Sharon" (Meyer).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

Philip
Φίλιππος (Philippos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5376: From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites.

appeared
εὑρέθη (heurethē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.

at
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

Azotus
Ἄζωτον (Azōton)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 108: Of Hebrew origin; Azotus, a place in Palestine.

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

traveled through [that region],
διερχόμενος (dierchomenos)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1330: To pass through, spread (as a report). From dia and erchomai; to traverse.

preaching the gospel
εὐηγγελίζετο (euēngelizeto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2097: From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel.

in all
πάσας (pasas)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

the
τὰς (tas)
Article - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

towns
πόλεις (poleis)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 4172: A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.

until
ἕως (heōs)
Preposition
Strong's 2193: A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.

he
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
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.

came
ἐλθεῖν (elthein)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

Caesarea.
Καισάρειαν (Kaisareian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2542: From Kaisar; Caesaria, the name of two places in Palestine.


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