Acts 8:8 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And there was much rejoicing in Samaria [over the wonderful effects of Philip’s ministry].

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And there was great joy in that city.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And there was great rejoicing in that city.

American Standard Version (1901)

And there was much joy in that city.

Common English Bible

There was great rejoicing in that city.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And many of the paralytics and the lame were cured.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And many, taken with the palsy, and that were lame, were healed.

Acts 8:8 Cross References

John 4:40

When the Samaritans came to Him, they urged Jesus to stay with them, so He remained there for two days.

Acts 13:48

And when the Gentiles heard this they were glad and gave honor to the message of God [i.e., they accepted it as true]. And all those who were appointed [by God] to receive never ending life [through faith and obedience] became believers.

Acts 13:52

But the [newly won] disciples [of the Lord] were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Acts 8:39

And when they came up out of the water, the Holy Spirit of the Lord [supernaturally (?)] directed Philip to go elsewhere and the eunuch did not see him anymore, as he continued on his journey rejoicing.