Philip explained that part of scripture to him and told him that it was about Jesus. Then he told him that Jesus had died on the cross and that his heavenly Father had raised him from the dead. As Philip spoke and the man listened, he became very happy. He wanted to become a follower of Jesus. Then they came to some water and the man said, “Look! Here is water! Why don’t you baptise me right here?” They stopped, and Philip and the official went down into the water. Philip baptised him. When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away. The official did not see him again. But he went on his way full of joy. He had become a follower of Jesus. And Philip? He was seen next at a place called Azotus. From there he travelled all around the area, telling people about Jesus. More and more people were hearing the good news and becoming believers. Acts 8:26–40
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