Acts 8:12

King James Version (KJV)

But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Translations

Acts 8:12 - Amplified Bible

But when they believed the good news (the Gospel) about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ (the Messiah) as Philip preached it, they were baptized, both men and women.

Acts 8:12 - American Standard Version

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.

Acts 8:12 - Bible in Basic English

But when they had faith in the good news given by Philip about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, a number of men and women had baptism.

Acts 8:12 - Darby Bible

But when they believed Philip announcing the glad tidings concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptised, both men and women.

Acts 8:12 - English Standard Version

But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Acts 8:12 - King James Version

But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Acts 8:12 - La Biblia de las Americas

Pero cuando creyeron a Felipe, que anunciaba las buenas nuevas del reino de Dios y el nombre de Cristo Jesùs, se bautizaban, tanto hombres como mujeres.

Acts 8:12 - The Message

But when Philip came to town announcing the news of God’s kingdom and proclaiming the name of Jesus Christ, they forgot Simon and were baptized, becoming believers right and left! Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. From that moment he was like Philip’s shadow, so fascinated with all the God-signs and miracles that he wouldn’t leave Philip’s side.

Acts 8:12 - New American Standard Bible

But when they believed Philip preaching the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, men and women alike.

Acts 8:12 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Pero cuando creyeron a Felipe, que anunciaba las buenas nuevas (el evangelio) del reino de Dios y el nombre de Cristo Jesùs, se bautizaban, tanto hombres como mujeres.

Acts 8:12 - World English Bible

But when they believed Philip preaching good news concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Acts 8:12 - Young's Living Translation

And when they believed Philip, proclaiming good news, the things concerning the reign of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized both men and women;

Acts 8:12 - Additional Comments

"Jesus Christ" is a name which Jesus calls Himself (John 17:3). And so, His followers became accustomed to referring to him that way (Acts 2:38, 3:20, 4:10). Just as in "King David" gives him a moniker that includes his title and his personal name, so it is with "Jesus Christ".
Philip was probably preaching the same thing we saw Peter preaching, to "repent and be baptized (Acts 2:38). Because, that is how these people responded, with faith and baptism.

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