Acts 8:2-40 ASV

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:11

And they gave heed to him, because that of a long time he had amazed them with his sorceries.The influence of Simon was fortified and entrenched by years of successful operation; and his acceptance of the gospel, related a moment later, was all the more phenomenal in view of this; and with such a well established base of influence, it would appear incredible on the face of it that he would have given it up without a struggle unless his motives had been good. Certainly Elymas (Acts 13:8) opposed... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:12

But when they believed Philip preaching good tidings concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.Preaching the good tidings concerning the kingdom and the name of Jesus Christ ...; Acts 8:5 related that Philip preached "the Christ" unto them; and the message of the kingdom and the name of Christ, mentioned here, was the same as preaching Christ, mentioned there. That this message of Christ and his kingdom included the commandment that men... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:13

And Simon also himself believed; and being baptized, he continued with Philip; and beholding signs and great miracles wrought, he was amazed.There is absolutely nothing in this passage to suggest that Simon's "believing" was any different from that of others who became Christians, or that his "baptism" came about from impure motives. On the contrary, we have already seen that his conduct was utterly unlike that of Elymas (Acts 13:8), thus making it clear that he proved his sincerity by... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:14

Now when the apostles that were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John.The purpose of this apostolic mission to Samaria was evidently to qualify certain men for leadership through the laying on of the apostles' hands and the accompanying endowment of them with miraculous powers.Significantly, Peter does not appear in this passage as any kind of pope or authority sending others to do his bidding, but as himself "sent" by others. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:15

Who when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit: for as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they had been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. Then laid they their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit.That they might receive the Holy Spirit ... has reference to receiving the Holy Spirit in miraculous measure, because, having been baptized, they had already received the gift ordinary of the Holy Spirit as Peter promised on Pentecost... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:18

Now when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit.See under preceding verse.Through the laying on of the apostles' hands ... In focus here is one of the fundamental doctrines of Christianity (Hebrews 6:2). It has nothing to do with ordaining church leaders, nor any reference to such a ceremony as confirmation; but it is basic to... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:20

But Peter said unto him, Thy silver perish with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money. Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right before God.Thy heart is not right ... The difference between what Peter said in this passage and what men affirm he meant is astounding. Benson, for example, interpreted Peter's meaning here thus:His offering money for a spiritual gift is incontestable evidence that he was yet under the power of a worldly... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:22

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if perhaps the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee. For I see that thou art in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity. And Simon answered and said, Pray ye for me to the Lord, that none of the things which you have spoken come upon me.Repent ... and pray ... In this instance, the apostle Peter, using the keys of the kingdom of God promised him by the Saviour (Matthew 16:19), opened the way for a backslider to return... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:25

They therefore, when they had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans.Testified ... refers to the witness of the apostles to the effect that Jesus Christ was risen from the dead, and including all of the things which Christ commanded that men should do, together with the warnings and promises of the gospel. Although there is a sense in which Christians may be said to "testify," their testimony must ever be a... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:26

But an angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza: the same is desert. And he arose and went: and behold a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasure, who had come to Jerusalem to worship.THE CONVERSION OF THE ETHIOPIANAn angel of the Lord ... One of the seven services performed by angels of heaven for the benefit of them that shall... read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:11

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:12

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:13

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:14

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:15

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:18

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:20

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:22

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:25

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 8:26

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