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But Philip was found at Azotus. Passing through, he preached the gospel to all the cities, until he came to Caesarea.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
He preached the gospel (ευηγγελιζετο). Imperfect middle describing the evangelistic tour of Philip "till he came to Caesarea" (εως…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea. (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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But Philip was found at Azotus. The same with the Ashdod of the Philistines, famous for the temple of Dagon, ([Reference …
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…