Acts 8:29 Then the Spirit said to Philip, Go near, and join yourself to this chariot. These two men were alike in a few respects, but in all others different. Both were travellers, both were stewards, and each had authority. But one was rich, the other poor. One was the steward of a great queen, and returning to her court and to the charge of all her treasure; but the other was going clown to Gaza which is desert, in trust with the gospel ministry and the commission of the Most High. Here is an instance to the point; men were feeling after Christ, in the unsatisfied hunger of the soul. Whatever impression that equipage may have made on Philip, as he looked, he was greatly in error if he thought, "Here is probably a haughty man of the world!" Appearances deceive. The humble and meek may be in kings' courts; under the robe of wealth and state may beat a heart uncorrupt before God. This person, for example, had the charge of vast earthly treasure, and yet his thoughts are far away; he is meekly reading the Word of life, and seeking the pearl of great price. (Morgan Dix, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.WEB: The Spirit said to Philip, "Go near, and join yourself to this chariot." |
    |