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All Scripture Points to Jesus
Commentators highlight that Philip began with the specific passage from Isaiah but used it to "preach Jesus." Scholars like Spurgeon and Robertson note this demonstrates a core Christian belief: Jesus is the central theme of the entire Bible. Just as Philip connected this Old Testament prophecy to Christ, believers can find the story of Jesus woven throughout all of Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 8:35
18th Century
Theologian
Opened his mouth. See Matthew 5:2.
At the same Scripture. Taking this as a text to be illustrated.
Pre…
AT Robertson
On Acts 8:35
Beginning from this scripture (αρξαμενος απο της γραφης ταυτης). As a text. Philip needed no better opening than this Messianic pa…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 8:35
19th Century
Bishop
Philip opened his mouth.—The phrase, wherever it occurs in the New Testament, implies something like a set discourse. ([R…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 8:35
19th Century
Preacher
Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.
You may begin anywhere in the Bible, an…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 8:35
At a time when only what Christians call the OT was Scripture, what better book was there to use in proclaiming the nature of divine redemption tha…
John Calvin
On Acts 8:35
16th Century
Theologian
Philip, opening his mouth. In Scripture, to open the mouth signifies beginning a long speech about some serious and important matter. Ther…
John Gill
On Acts 8:35
17th Century
Pastor
Then Philip opened his mouth
With freedom and boldness, and spoke clearly and distinctly, and expounded the passage …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 8:26–40
17th Century
Minister
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…