Philip the Evangelist

New Testament Witness · first century

Philip is appointed among the Seven, proclaims Christ in Samaria, baptizes the Ethiopian official, and later hosts Paul at Caesarea.

Perspective note

Comparative historical/source study. The original author's or church's reception is retained; inclusion does not make every claim Oriental Orthodox teaching.

Scripture

Acts 6:1-7 — Philip is named among the Seven.
Acts 8:4-25 — Philip proclaims Christ in Samaria.
Acts 8:26-40 — Philip explains Isaiah and baptizes the Ethiopian official.
Acts 21:8-9 — Paul stays with Philip the Evangelist, one of the Seven, whose four daughters prophesy.

Sources and further reading

USCCB: Acts 21 — Philip identified as evangelist and one of the Seven (Canonical primary text)
USCCB: Acts 8 — Philip's mission in Samaria and encounter with the Ethiopian (Canonical primary text)

Related records

Beyond Jerusalem: Samaria and the Ethiopian official (New Testament Guide)
Apostolic Mission and Coworkers (New Testament Guide)

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