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He said, "How can I, unless someone explains it to me?" He begged Philip to come up and sit with him.
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A Humble Heart Learns
Multiple commentators, including Calvin and Barnes, highlight the eunuch's profound humility. Instead of being offended by Philip's question, he readily admits his need for a guide. This teachable spirit is presented as a model for all believers. True learning begins when we, like the eunuch, acknowledge that we don't have all the answers and are willing to be taught by others.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And he said, etc. This was a general acknowledgment of his need for direction. It showed a humble state of mind. It was also an a…
How can I, except some one shall guide me? (Πως γαρ αν δυναιμην εαν με τις οδηγησε με?). This is a mixed condition, the conclusion…
19th Century
Anglican
How can I, except some man should guide me?—The words of the inquirer imply, as mentioned previously, that the prophecy w…
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Baptist
And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me?
And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. The place…
The Ethiopian, being open to instruction from a Jew, invites Philip into his carriage to explain Isa 53:7–8 to him. His problem, it seems, concerns…
16th Century
Protestant
How should I? Most excellent modesty of the eunuch, who not only permits Philip, an ordinary man, to question him, but also willingly conf…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he said, how can I, except some man should guide me ? &c.] Which shows that he was of an excellent spirit and te…
Philip was directed to go to a desert. Sometimes God opens a door of opportunity to His ministers in very unlikely places. We should strive to do g…
