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A Singular, Unstoppable Mission
Commentators like Spurgeon and Calvin highlight Philip's unwavering dedication. Immediately after the dramatic encounter with the eunuch, he is found in Azotus and resumes his "one business": preaching the gospel. He evangelized every city on his route to Caesarea, demonstrating a relentless and singular focus on his mission, which serves as a powerful example of missional perseverance.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 8:40
18th Century
Theologian
But Philip was found. That is, he came to Azotus; or, he was not heard of until he reached Azotus. The word is often used in this sense. S…
AT Robertson
On Acts 8:40
He preached the gospel (ευηγγελιζετο). Imperfect middle describing the evangelistic tour of Philip "till he came to Caesarea" (εως…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 8:40
19th Century
Bishop
Philip was found at Azotus.—The city so named, the Ashdod of the Old Testament, was, like Gaza, one of the cities of the …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 8:40
19th Century
Preacher
But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea. (Acts 8:40)
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 8:40
The account of the Ethiopian’s conversion ends as it began—with a stress on the special presence of God and his direct intervention. We are told th…
John Calvin
On Acts 8:40
16th Century
Theologian
He was found at Azotus. It is well known from the book of Joshua 11:22, that Azotus was one of the cities from which the sons of Anak coul…
John Gill
On Acts 8:40
17th Century
Pastor
But Philip was found at Azotus. The same with the Ashdod of the Philistines, famous for the temple of Dagon, ([Reference …
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…