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A Widely Disputed Verse
A majority of commentators (Barnes, Ellicott, Gill) point out that this verse is missing from the oldest and most reliable Greek manuscripts. They conclude it was likely not in the original text of Acts but was added very early by a scribe to reflect the church's standard practice of requiring a verbal confession of faith before baptism.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 8:37
18th Century
Theologian
And Philip said, etc. This was then stated to be the proper qualification for making a profession of religion. The terms are:
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 8:37
19th Century
Bishop
And Philip said. . . .—The verse is a striking illustration of the tendency that appeared at a very early period to improve the te…
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 8:37
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 Gill
On Acts 8:37
17th Century
Pastor
And Philip said, if you believe with all your heart,
you may
Intimating, that if he d…
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…