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The Power of Word and Deed
Commentators unanimously highlight that Philip's effectiveness came from a powerful combination. The Samaritans gave heed not only because they heard his preaching about Christ but also because they saw undeniable miracles. John Calvin describes this as the "right progression toward faith," where signs prepare the heart to receive and confirm the truth of the gospel message.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 8:6
18th Century
Theologian
With one accord. Unitedly, or with one mind. Great multitudes of them did it.
Gave heed. Paid attention to; embraced.
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AT Robertson
On Acts 8:6
Gave heed (προσειχον). Imperfect active as in verses 10,11, there with dative of the person (αυτω), here with the dative of the th…
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 8:6
In the highly fluid and syncretistic atmosphere of first-century Palestine a number of parallels of outlook and ideology existed between various no…
John Calvin
On Acts 8:6
16th Century
Theologian
And the multitude gave ear. Luke declares how the Samaritans embraced Philip’s doctrine. For he says that they heard, by which they got so…
John Gill
On Acts 8:6
17th Century
Pastor
And the people with one accord
The inhabitants of the city of Samaria, as one man, came to hear the word:
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…