Verse 35. Opened his mouth. See Mt 5:2. At the same Scripture. Taking this as a text to be illustrated. Preached unto him Jesus. Showed him that Jesus of Nazareth exactly answered to the description of the prophet; and that therefore the prophet referred to the Messiah, and that that Messiah was Jesus of Nazareth. How far Philip detailed the circumstances of the life and death of Christ is unknown. What follows shows also that he stated the design of baptism, and the duty of being baptized. {a} "at the same Scripture" Lu 24:27 {b} "and preached unto him" Ac 18:28 |