SEV Biblia, Chapter 8:35
Entonces Felipe, abriendo su boca, y comenzando desde esta escritura, le anunci el Evangelio de Jesus.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Acts 8:35
Verse 35. Began at the same scripture] He did not confine himself to this one scripture, but made this his text, and showed, from the general tenor of the sacred writings, that Jesus was the Christ, or Messiah; and that in his person, birth, life, doctrine, miracles, passion, death, and resurrection, the Scriptures of the Old Testament were fulfilled. This preaching had the desired effect, for the eunuch was convinced of the truth of Philip's doctrine, and desired to be baptized in the name of Jesus.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 35. Then Philip opened his mouth , etc.] With freedom and boldness, and spoke clearly and distinctly, and expounded the passage to him. This is a phrase frequently used in Jewish writings, especially in the book of Zohar f437 , when they give an account of this or the other Rabbi interpreting any place of Scripture; as for instance, R. Eleazar jtp , opened, and said, my sabbaths you shall keep, etc. Again, R. Aba jtp , opened, and said, and Manoah said unto his wife, etc. Once more, R. Simeon opened, and said, the heavens declare the glory of God, etc. and began at the same Scripture : the fifty third of Isaiah: and preached unto him Jesus of Nazareth; how that he was the true Messiah, and the person there designed, and that very rightly; for the Jews themselves, the ancient ones, have interpreted several passages in that chapter of the Messiah, as has been before observed; he showed him how that he was born of a virgin, made under the law, and yielded perfect obedience to it in his life; and that he suffered and died for the sins of his people, and made satisfaction for them, and brought in an everlasting righteousness to justify them before God, and had obtained eternal redemption for them; that he was risen from the dead, was ascended into heaven, and now sat at the right hand of God, and ever lived to make intercession for transgressors; and would come a second time to judge both quick and dead; and in the mean while had left rules for the gathering, and forming, and governing his churches; and had appointed persons to preach his Gospel, and to administer the ordinances of baptism, and the supper of the Lord, which were to continue till his second coming.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 26-40 - Philip was directed to go to a desert. Sometimes God opens a door of opportunity to his ministers in very unlikely places. We should stud to do good to those we come into company with by travelling. We shoul not be so shy of all strangers as some affect to be. As to those of whom we know nothing else, we know this, that they have souls. It is wisdom for men of business to redeem time for holy duties; to fill u every minute with something which will turn to a good account. I reading the word of God, we should often pause, to inquire of whom an of what the sacred writers spake; but especially our thoughts should be employed about the Redeemer. The Ethiopian was convinced by the teaching of the Holy Spirit, of the exact fulfilment of the Scripture was made to understand the nature of the Messiah's kingdom an salvation, and desired to be numbered among the disciples of Christ Those who seek the truth, and employ their time in searching the Scriptures, will be sure to reap advantages. The avowal of the Ethiopian must be understood as expressing simple reliance on Chris for salvation, and unreserved devotion to Him. Let us not be satisfie till we get faith, as the Ethiopian did, by diligent study of the Holy Scriptures, and the teaching of the Spirit of God; let us not be satisfied till we get it fixed as a principle in our hearts. As soon a he was baptized, the Spirit of God took Philip from him, so that he saw him no more; but this tended to confirm his faith. When the inquire after salvation becomes acquainted with Jesus and his gospel, he wil go on his way rejoicing, and will fill up his station in society, an discharge his duties, from other motives, and in another manner tha heretofore. Though baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, with water, it is not enough without the baptism of the Holy Ghost. Lord, grant this to every one of us; then shall we go on our wa rejoicing __________________________________________________________________
Greek Textus Receptus
ανοιξας 455 5660 V-AAP-NSM δε 1161 CONJ ο 3588 T-NSM φιλιππος 5376 N-NSM το 3588 T-ASN στομα 4750 N-ASN αυτου 846 P-GSM και 2532 CONJ αρξαμενος 756 5671 V-AMP-NSM απο 575 PREP της 3588 T-GSF γραφης 1124 N-GSF ταυτης 3778 D-GSF ευηγγελισατο 2097 5668 V-AMI-3S αυτω 846 P-DSM τον 3588 T-ASM ιησουν 2424 N-ASM
Vincent's NT Word Studies
35. Opened his mouth. Indicating a solemn announcement. Compare Matt. v. 2.
Robertson's NT Word Studies
8:35 {Beginning from this scripture} (arxamenos apo tes grafes tautes). As a text. Philip needed no better opening than this Messianic passage in Isaiah. {Preached unto him Jesus} (eueggelisato autwi ton iesoun). Philip had no doubt about the Messianic meaning and he knew that Jesus was the Messiah. There are scholars who do not find Jesus in the Old Testament at all, but Jesus himself did (#Lu 24:27) as Philip does here. Scientific study of the Old Testament (historical research) misses its mark if it fails to find Christ the Center of all history. The knowledge of the individual prophet is not always clear, but after events throw a backward light that illumines it all (#1Pe 1:11f.; 2Pe 1:19-21).
