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An Eager Response to the Gospel
Commentators observe that the eunuch's immediate request for baptism reveals a faith that was genuine and eager. Having just understood the gospel, his question, "What hinders me?" wasn't one of hesitation but of zealous desire. He wanted to publicly identify with Christ without delay, providing a powerful example of a wholehearted response to the good news.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 8:36
18th Century
Theologian
As they went on their way.
A certain water. The expression used here does not determine whether this was a river, a brook,…
AT Robertson
On Acts 8:36
What doth hinder me to be baptized? (Τ κωλυε με βαπτισθηναι?). Evidently Philip had said something about baptism following faith a…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 8:36
19th Century
Bishop
They came to a certain water.—People have naturally endeavored to identify the location. In the time of Jerome, and proba…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 8:36–37
19th Century
Preacher
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? And…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 8:36
The eunuch responded to Philip by asking for baptism. As a Jewish proselyte or near-proselyte, he probably knew that water baptism was the expected…
John Calvin
On Acts 8:36
16th Century
Theologian
What letteth me? The eunuch’s baptism now follows, from which we gather how greatly he benefited in a short time, since he willingly offer…
John Gill
On Acts 8:36
17th Century
Pastor
And as they went on their way
In the road from Jerusalem to Gaza; Philip preaching, and the eunuch hearing, and conv…
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…