Philip preaches in Samaria

When did it happen?

Modern reckoning

AD 31

Traditional reckoning

AD 31

Dates before about 900 BC depend on how the Bible's own numbers are added up. Why the two reckonings differ.

Where is it in the Bible?

• Acts 8:4–25

Who was there, and where?

• Holy Spirit
• John the Apostle
• Simon Peter
• Simon the Sorcerer
• Phillip the Evangelist

Where: Samaria.

Which verses connect to Acts 8:4?

The strongest cross-references of the key verse, ranked by reader votes (OpenBible.info).

1. Matthew 10:236 votes

   When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.

2. Acts 8:15 votes

   And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.

3. Acts 11:195 votes

   Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.

4. 1 Thessalonians 2:25 votes

   As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.

5. Acts 14:2–74 votes

   But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders. …

6. Acts 15:354 votes

   But Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, along with many others, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord.