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God Uses All Believers
Commentators widely agree that this Philip was one of the seven deacons from Acts 6, not the apostle. While appointed to serve tables, persecution scattered him from Jerusalem, and he became a powerful evangelist. This demonstrates that God uses all believers, not just top leaders, to proclaim the gospel, especially in unexpected circumstances.
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AT Robertson
On Acts 8:5
Philip (Φιλιππος). The deacon (6:5) and evangelist (21:8), not the apostle of the same name ().
To the city of Sama…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 8:5
19th Century
Bishop
Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria.—More accurately, “a city.” The sequence of events implies that it …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 8:5–11
19th Century
Preacher
Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which P…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 8:5
Philip, the second of the seven enumerated in 6:5 (cf. 21:8) and one of the Hellenistic believers expelled from Jerusalem in the persecution direct…
John Calvin
On Acts 8:5
16th Century
Theologian
Luke said that they all preached the Word of God. Now he mentions Philip alone, both because his preaching was more fruitful and effective than the…
John Gill
On Acts 8:5
17th Century
Pastor
Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria
The city which was formerly called Samaria, but now Sebaste; it has bee…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 8:5–13
17th Century
Minister
As far as the gospel prevails, evil spirits are dislodged, particularly unclean spirits. All inclinations to the lusts of the flesh, which war agai…