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

⁸ And there was much rejoicing in Samaria [over the wonderful effects of Philip’s ministry].

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁸ And there was great joy in that city.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁸ And there was great rejoicing in that city.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁸ And there was much joy in that city.

Common English Bible

⁸ There was great rejoicing in that city.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ And many of the paralytics and the lame were cured.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁸ 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.