The multitudes listened with one accord to the things that were spoken by Philip, when they heard and saw the signs which he did.
Parallel translations
- KJV And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
- BSB The crowds gave their undivided attention to Philip’s message and to the signs they saw him perform.
- NKJV And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
- NASB The crowds were paying attention with one mind to what was being said by Philip, as they heard and saw the signs which he was performing.
- NLT Crowds listened intently to Philip because they were eager to hear his message and see the miraculous signs he did.
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Quick answer
The crowds listened intently to Philip as they heard his message and saw his signs. God confirmed the gospel's advance into Samaria with attesting miracles.
Overview
The Samaritans gave united attention to Philip because of his preaching and accompanying signs. These miracles authenticated the message as from God during this pivotal expansion of the church (Hebrews 2:3-4). The response shows hearts opening to Christ in a new region.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- John 4:41–42Many more believed because of his word.
- Acts 13:44The next Sabbath almost the whole city was gathered together to hear the word of God.
- 2 Chr 30:12Also the hand of God came on Judah to give them one heart, to do the commandment of the king and of the princes by Yahweh’s word.
- Matt 20:15–16Isn’t it lawful for me to do what I want to with what I own? Or is your eye evil, because I am good?’
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