Acts 8:6

6 When the people heard what he had to say and saw the miracles, the clear signs of God's action, they hung on his every word.

Acts 8:6 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 8:6

And the people with one accord
The inhabitants of the city of Samaria, as one man, came to hear the word:

and gave heed to those things which Philip spake;
they listened to them, took notice of them, gave their ascent to them, believed and embraced them; being induced thereunto, not only upon the evidence by which these things came, but by reason of the miracles which he wrought, for the confirmation of them: for it follows,

hearing and seeing the miracles which he did;
and which are particularly mentioned in the next verse.

Acts 8:6 In-Context

4 Forced to leave home base, the Christians all became missionaries. Wherever they were scattered, they preached the Message about Jesus.
5 Going down to a Samaritan city, Philip proclaimed the Message of the Messiah.
6 When the people heard what he had to say and saw the miracles, the clear signs of God's action, they hung on his every word.
7 Many who could neither stand nor walk were healed that day. The evil spirits protested loudly as they were sent on their way.
8 And what joy in the city!
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