Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied. New Living Translation He had four unmarried daughters who had the gift of prophecy. English Standard Version He had four unmarried daughters, who prophesied. Berean Standard Bible He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied. Berean Literal Bible And with this man there were four daughters, virgins prophesying. King James Bible And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy. New King James Version Now this man had four virgin daughters who prophesied. New American Standard Bible Now this man had four virgin daughters who were prophetesses. NASB 1995 Now this man had four virgin daughters who were prophetesses. NASB 1977 Now this man had four virgin daughters who were prophetesses. Legacy Standard Bible Now this man had four virgin daughters who prophesied. Amplified Bible He had four virgin daughters who had the gift of prophecy. Christian Standard Bible This man had four virgin daughters who prophesied. Holman Christian Standard Bible This man had four virgin daughters who prophesied. American Standard Version Now this man had four virgin daughters, who prophesied. Contemporary English Version and he had four unmarried daughters who prophesied. English Revised Version Now this man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy. GOD'S WORD® Translation Philip had four unmarried daughters who had the ability to speak what God had revealed. Good News Translation He had four unmarried daughters who proclaimed God's message. International Standard Version He had four unmarried daughters who could prophesy. Majority Standard Bible He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied. NET Bible (He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.) New Heart English Bible Now this man had four virgin daughters who prophesied. Webster's Bible Translation And the same man had four daughters, virgins, who prophesied. Weymouth New Testament Now Philip had four unmarried daughters who were prophetesses; World English Bible Now this man had four virgin daughters who prophesied. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand this one had four daughters, virgins, prophesying. Berean Literal Bible And with this man there were four daughters, virgins prophesying. Young's Literal Translation and this one had four daughters, virgins, prophesying. Smith's Literal Translation And to him were four daughters, virgins, prophesying. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he had four daughters, virgins, who did prophesy. Catholic Public Domain Version Now this man had four daughters, virgins, who were prophesying. New American Bible He had four virgin daughters gifted with prophecy. New Revised Standard Version He had four unmarried daughters who had the gift of prophecy. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe had four daughters, virgins, who prophesied. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he had four virgin daughters who did prophesy. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThis man had four virgin daughters, who had the gift of prophesy. Godbey New Testament And there were to him four virgin daughters, prophesying. Haweis New Testament Now this man had four maiden daughters endued with the gift of prophecy. Mace New Testament he was one of the seven deacons, and had four daughters all virgins, prophetesses. Weymouth New Testament Now Philip had four unmarried daughters who were prophetesses; Worrell New Testament And this man had four daughters, virgins, who prophesied. Worsley New Testament And he had four daughters virgins, that were prophetesses. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul Visits Philip the Evangelist8Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven. 9 He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied. 10After we had been there several days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.… Cross References Joel 2:28 And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. 1 Corinthians 11:5 And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, for it is just as if her head were shaved. Acts 2:17 ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Luke 2:36 There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years, 1 Corinthians 12:10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 1 Corinthians 14:1 Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. 1 Corinthians 14:39 So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. 1 Timothy 2:12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet. Judges 4:4 Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel at that time. 2 Kings 22:14 So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went and spoke to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, the keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District. Exodus 15:20 Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing. Micah 6:4 For I brought you up from the land of Egypt and redeemed you from the house of slavery. I sent Moses before you, as well as Aaron and Miriam. 2 Chronicles 34:22 So Hilkiah and those the king had designated went and spoke to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum son of Tokhath, the son of Hasrah, the keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District. Isaiah 8:3 And I had relations with the prophetess, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. The LORD said to me, “Name him Maher-shalal-hash-baz. Numbers 12:6 He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream. Treasury of Scripture And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy. virgins. 1 Corinthians 7:25-34,38 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful… which. Acts 2:17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: Exodus 15:20 And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. Judges 4:4 And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time. Jump to Previous Daughters Four Philip Prophesied Prophesy Prophesying Prophets Unmarried Virgin VirginsJump to Next Daughters Four Philip Prophesied Prophesy Prophesying Prophets Unmarried Virgin VirginsActs 21 1. Paul calls at the house of Philip, whose daughters prophesy.10. Agabus, foretelling what should befall him at Jerusalem, 13. he will not be dissuaded from going thither. 17. He comes to Jerusalem; 27. where he is apprehended, and in great danger, but by the chief captain is rescued; 37. and requests, and is permitted to speak to the people. He had four unmarried daughters The "he" refers to Philip the Evangelist, one of the seven deacons chosen in Acts 6:5. Philip settled in Caesarea, a significant city in the Roman province of Judea, known for its diverse population and as a center of early Christian activity. The mention of his four daughters highlights the presence and role of women in the early church. Their unmarried status may indicate their dedication to ministry, as marriage was a common expectation in Jewish culture. This detail underscores the early Christian community's openness to women participating in spiritual roles. who prophesied Persons / Places / Events 1. Philip the EvangelistA key figure in the early church, one of the seven deacons chosen in Acts 6. He is known for his evangelistic work, including the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8). 2. Four Unmarried Daughters These daughters of Philip are noted for their gift of prophecy, highlighting the active role of women in the early church. 3. Caesarea The city where Philip and his daughters resided. It was an important Roman city and a hub for early Christian activity. 4. Prophecy The act of speaking forth the message of God, often involving revelation or insight into God's will. Teaching Points The Role of Women in MinistryThe mention of Philip's daughters prophesying underscores the significant role women played in the early church. It challenges us to recognize and support the spiritual gifts of women in our congregations today. The Gift of Prophecy Prophecy is a spiritual gift that involves speaking God's truth. Believers are encouraged to seek and use their spiritual gifts for the edification of the church. Family and Faith Philip's household is an example of a family dedicated to serving God. This encourages Christian families to cultivate an environment where faith and spiritual gifts can flourish. Cultural Context and Biblical Truth Understanding the cultural context of the early church helps us appreciate the radical nature of women prophesying. It calls us to discern how biblical truths apply in our cultural settings today.(9) The same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.--Both elements of the description are full of interest as throwing light on the life of the Apostolic Church. (1) The four daughters were "virgins." The word then, as afterwards, probably indicated, not merely the bare fact that they were as yet unmarried, but that they had devoted themselves, if not by irrevocable vows, yet by a steadfast purpose, to that form of service. In the organisation of women's work in the Church they formed apparently a distinct class, the complement of that of the widows of 1Timothy 5:10. St. Paul had distinctly sanctioned such a life, as presenting a higher standard of excellence than the duties of domestic life (1Corinthians 7:8), and on grounds which, in their general character, went beyond the "present distress" of a time of persecution (1Corinthians 7:26; 1Corinthians 7:34). It was, indeed, a matter on which he had no commandment from the Lord (1Corinthians 7:25), and in which he was therefore open to the teachings of experience, and these seem to have modified his judgment at a later date, and led him to the conclusion that it was better that the younger "widows" should marry (1Timothy 5:14), and that they should only be received into the list of those who were maintained by the Church in return for their services as "widows," at a more advanced age (1Timothy 5:9). The order of "virgin," however, continued to exist, and the term Virgo, sometimes with Ancilla Domini (the handmaid of the Lord; comp. Romans 16:1) added to it, is found in the inscriptions from the catacombs now in the Museums of the Collegio Romano and the Lateran. So Pliny, in his letter to Trajan (Ep. 10 ? 6), speaks of the women who were then called ministrae among the Christians, the latter term being probably used as the equivalent for "deaconesses." (2) These virgins "prophesied." The word comprised much more than mere prediction of the future, and included all words that came into the mind of the speaker as an inspiration, and to the hearers as a message from God. (Comp. Notes on Acts 2:17; Acts 19:6; 1Corinthians 14:24-25.) In other words, they preached. We ask when, and where? Did they prophesy in the assemblies of the Church? It is true that St. Paul had forbidden this at Corinth (1Corinthians 14:34), and forbade it afterwards at Ephesus (1Timothy 2:12); but the very prohibition proves that the practice was common (see also 1Corinthians 11:5), and it does not follow that St. Paul's rules of discipline as yet obtained in all the churches. It is perfectly possible, however, that they may have confined their ministrations to those of their own sex, and, accompanying their father in his missionary journeys, have gained access to women, both among Jews and Gentiles, and brought them to the knowledge of the Truth. It is obvious that the services of women, acting as deaconesses, would be needed as a matter of decorum in the baptism of female converts. . . . Verse 9. - Now this man for and the same man, A.V. Virgins. This certainly conveys the impression that they had dedicated their lives to the service of God (1 Corinthians 7:34-38). Which did prophesy. The question arises - Did they exercise their gift of prophecy in the Church or in private? The passage 1 Corinthians 11:5 seems to indicate that in the Church of Corinth women did pray and prophesy in the congregation, while, on the other hand, 1 Corinthians 14:34, 35 seems peremptorily to forbid women to speak or teach in Church, as does 1 Timothy 2:11, 12. How, then, is this apparent contradiction to be reconciled? It must be either by supposing (1) that the gift of prophecy spoken of here and in 1 Corinthians 11:5 was exercised in private only; or (2) that the prohibition did not apply to the extraordinary operation of the Holy Spirit speaking by prophet or prophetesses as the case might be. The latter seems the most probable (see Acts 13:1, note). On the office of prophets in the early Church, see Acts 11:27; Acts 13:1; Acts 15:32; Acts 19:6; Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28, 29; 1 Corinthians 13:2, 8; 1 Corinthians 14:6, 29, etc.; Ephesians 3:5; Ephesians 4:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:20 (see Alford, on Acts 11:27). As regards these daughters of Philip, there are conflicting statements in early Church writers. Eusebius ('Eccl. Hist.,' 3:30) quotes Clement of Alexandria as saying that both Peter and Philip among the apostles were married and had children, and that Philip moreover gave his daughters in marriage to husbands. But in the next chapter (3) he quotes Polycrates, Bishop of Ephesus at the end of the second century, as saying that Philip the apostle and his two daughters, who had grown old in their virginity, were buried at Hierapolis; and that another daughter of his, "who had her conversation in the Holy Spirit," was buried at Ephesus. Eusebius himself thinks that these daughters of Philip the evangelist were meant. If they were, it does not necessarily follow that those who, according to Clemens Alexandrinus, were married were of the four mentioned here. They might be sisters. Polycrates seems to speak of three sisters who lived a religious life (in the technical sense); the fourth may have died young. But it is quite possible that Clemens may really be speaking of Philip the apostle, and Polycrates also; the more so as Philip the apostle, according to the tradition recorded by Nicephorns, suffered martyrdom at Hierapolis. However, the confusion between the two Philips is quite certain in the Menaeum (or Calendar) of the Greek Church, where we read, "On the 4th of September is the commemoration of Saint Hermione, one of the four daughters of the Apostle Philip, who baptized the eunuch of Candace. She and her sister Eutychis came into Asia after the death of the Apostle John. She was buried at Ephesus." A fragment of Caius (in Eusebius, 'Eccl. Hist.,' 3:31) increases the confusion by speaking of" the four daughters of Philip, prophetesses, who were buried in Hierapolis" (see Routh's 'Reliq. Sac.,' vol. 1. pp. 378-380). Greek [He]τούτῳ (toutō) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. had ἦσαν (ēsan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. four τέσσαρες (tessares) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 5064: Four. Or neuter tessara a plural number; four. unmarried παρθένοι (parthenoi) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 3933: Of unknown origin; a maiden; by implication, an unmarried daughter. daughters θυγατέρες (thygateres) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 2364: Apparently a primary word; a female child, or descendant. who prophesied. προφητεύουσαι (prophēteuousai) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 4395: From prophetes; to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office. Links Acts 21:9 NIVActs 21:9 NLT Acts 21:9 ESV Acts 21:9 NASB Acts 21:9 KJV Acts 21:9 BibleApps.com Acts 21:9 Biblia Paralela Acts 21:9 Chinese Bible Acts 21:9 French Bible Acts 21:9 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 21:9 Now this man had four virgin daughters (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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