King James Version

What Does Acts 8:6 Mean?

And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake , hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.

Context

4

Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.

5

Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.

6

And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake , hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.

7

For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.

8

And there was great joy in that city.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**17-23. sect of the Sadducees--**See on Ac 4:1 for the reason why this is specified.

Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.

Historical Context

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Theological Significance

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