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The multitudes listened with one accord to the things that were spoken by Philip, when they heard and saw the signs which he did.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
With one accord. Unitedly, or with one mind. Great multitudes of them did it.
Gave heed. Paid attention to; embraced.
Gave heed (προσειχον). Imperfect active as in verses 10,11, there with dative of the person (αυτω), here with the dative of the th…
19th Century
Baptist
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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In the highly fluid and syncretistic atmosphere of first-century Palestine a number of parallels of outlook and ideology existed between various no…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the people with one accord The inhabitants of the city of Samaria, as one man, came to hear the word:
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