von SCM Verlag1Saulus aber willigte in seine Tötung mit ein. An jenem Tag entstand aber eine große Verfolgung gegen die Gemeinde[1] in Jerusalem; und alle wurden in die Landschaften von Judäa und Samaria zerstreut, ausgenommen die Apostel. (Apg 11,19; Apg 22,20; 1Thess 2,14)2Gottesfürchtige Männer aber bestatteten den Stephanus und stellten eine große Klage über ihn an. (Mt 14,12)3Saulus aber verwüstete die Gemeinde[2], indem er der Reihe nach in die Häuser ging; und er schleppte sowohl Männer als auch Frauen fort und überlieferte sie ins Gefängnis. (Apg 9,2; Apg 22,4; Apg 26,9; 1Kor 15,9; Gal 1,13; Phil 3,6; 1Tim 1,13)
Philippus in Samaria – Simon der Zauberer
4Die Zerstreuten nun gingen umher und verkündigten[3] das Wort.5Philippus aber ging hinab in eine Stadt Samarias und predigte ihnen den Christus. (Apg 6,5)6Die Volksmengen achteten einmütig auf das, was von Philippus geredet wurde, indem sie zuhörten und die Zeichen sahen, die er tat. (Apg 2,43; Apg 4,30)7Denn von vielen, die unreine Geister hatten, fuhren sie aus, mit lauter Stimme schreiend; und viele Gelähmte und Lahme wurden geheilt. (Mt 8,29; Apg 2,43; Apg 4,30; Apg 5,16)8Und es war große Freude in jener Stadt. (Apg 13,48)9Ein Mann aber, mit Namen Simon, befand sich vorher in der Stadt, der betrieb Magie und brachte das Volk[4] von Samaria außer sich, indem er von sich selbst sagte, dass er etwas Großes[5] sei; (Apg 13,8)10dem hingen alle, vom Kleinen[6] bis zum Großen, an und sagten: Dieser ist die Kraft Gottes, die man die große nennt.11Sie hingen ihm an, weil er sie lange Zeit mit den Magierkünsten außer sich gebracht hatte.12Als sie aber dem Philippus glaubten, der das Evangelium vom Reich[7] Gottes und dem Namen Jesu Christi verkündigte, ließen sie sich taufen[8], sowohl Männer als auch Frauen. (Apg 2,41)13Auch Simon selbst glaubte, und als er getauft war, hielt er sich zu Philippus; und als er die Zeichen und großen Wunder sah, die geschahen, geriet er außer sich.
Petrus und Johannes in Samaria – Abweisung Simons, des Zauberers
14Als die Apostel in Jerusalem gehört hatten, dass Samaria das Wort Gottes angenommen habe, sandten sie Petrus und Johannes zu ihnen. (Apg 11,1; Apg 11,22; 1Thess 2,13)15Als diese hinabgekommen waren, beteten sie für sie, damit sie den Heiligen Geist empfingen; (Apg 2,38)16denn er war noch auf keinen von ihnen gefallen, sondern sie waren allein getauft auf den Namen des Herrn Jesus.17Dann legten sie ihnen die Hände auf, und sie empfingen den Heiligen Geist! – (Apg 6,6; Apg 19,5; Hebr 2,4)18Als aber Simon sah, dass durch das Auflegen der Hände der Apostel der Geist gegeben wurde, brachte er ihnen Geld19und sagte: Gebt auch mir diese Macht[9], dass der, dem ich die Hände auflege, den Heiligen Geist empfängt!20Petrus aber sprach zu ihm: Dein Geld fahre mit dir ins Verderben, weil du gemeint hast, dass die Gabe Gottes durch Geld zu erlangen sei!21Du hast weder Teil noch Recht[10] an dieser Sache, denn dein Herz ist nicht aufrichtig vor Gott.22Tu nun Buße über diese deine Bosheit und bitte den Herrn, ob dir etwa der Anschlag deines Herzens vergeben wird! (2Tim 2,25)23Denn ich sehe, dass du voll bitterer Galle und in Banden der Ungerechtigkeit bist[11]. (5Mo 29,17)24Simon aber antwortete und sprach: Bittet ihr für mich den Herrn, damit nichts über mich kommt von dem, was ihr gesagt habt!25Nachdem sie nun das Wort des Herrn bezeugt und geredet hatten, kehrten sie nach Jerusalem zurück und verkündigten das Evangelium vielen Dörfern der Samaritaner.
Der Kämmerer aus Äthiopien
26Ein Engel des Herrn aber redete zu Philippus und sprach: Steh auf und geh nach Süden[12] auf den Weg, der von Jerusalem nach Gaza hinabführt! Der ist öde. (Apg 5,19)27Und er stand auf und ging hin. Und siehe, ein Äthiopier, ein Kämmerer[13], ein Gewaltiger der Kandake[14], der Königin der Äthiopier, der über ihren ganzen Schatz ⟨gesetzt⟩ war, war gekommen, um zu Jerusalem anzubeten; (Joh 12,20)28und er war auf der Rückkehr und saß auf seinem Wagen und las den Propheten Jesaja.29Der Geist aber sprach zu Philippus: Tritt hinzu und schließe dich diesem Wagen an! (Mt 4,1; Apg 10,19; Apg 11,12)30Philippus aber lief hinzu und hörte ihn den Propheten Jesaja lesen und sprach: Verstehst du auch, was du liest?31Er aber sprach: Wie könnte ich denn, wenn nicht jemand mich anleitet? Und er bat den Philippus, aufzusteigen und sich zu ihm zu setzen.32Die Stelle der Schrift aber, die er las, war diese: »Er wurde wie ein Schaf zur Schlachtung geführt, und wie ein Lamm stumm ist vor seinem Scherer, so macht er seinen Mund nicht auf.33In seiner Erniedrigung wurde sein Gericht weggenommen. Wer aber wird sein Geschlecht beschreiben? Denn sein Leben wird von der Erde weggenommen.« (Jes 53,7)34Der Kämmerer aber antwortete dem Philippus und sprach: Ich bitte dich, von wem sagt der Prophet dies? Von sich selbst oder von einem anderen?35Philippus aber öffnete seinen Mund und begann, von dieser Schrift aus, ihm das Evangelium von Jesus zu verkündigen.36-37Als sie aber auf dem Weg fortzogen, kamen sie an ein Wasser. Und der Kämmerer spricht: Siehe, ⟨da ist⟩ Wasser! Was hindert mich, getauft zu werden?[15]38Und er befahl, den Wagen anzuhalten. Und sie stiegen beide in das Wasser hinab, sowohl Philippus als auch der Kämmerer, und er taufte ihn.39Als sie aber aus dem Wasser heraufstiegen, entrückte der Geist des Herrn den Philippus, und der Kämmerer sah ihn nicht mehr, denn er zog seinen Weg mit Freuden. (1Kön 18,12; Hes 3,14)40Philippus aber fand man zu Aschdod[16]; und er zog hindurch und verkündigte das Evangelium allen Städten, bis er nach Cäsarea kam. (Apg 21,8)
1And Saul approved of his execution. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. (Mt 10,23; Apg 7,58; Apg 11,19; Apg 22,20; Röm 1,32)2Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him.3But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison. (Apg 9,1; Apg 9,13; Apg 9,21; Apg 22,4; Apg 22,19; Apg 26,10; Apg 26,11; 1Kor 15,9; Gal 1,13; Phil 3,6; 1Tim 1,13; Jak 2,6)
Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria
4Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word. (Apg 8,1)5Philip went down to the city[1] of Samaria and proclaimed to them the Christ. (Apg 6,5)6And the crowds with one accord paid attention to what was being said by Philip, when they heard him and saw the signs that he did. (Joh 2,23; Joh 4,39)7For unclean spirits, crying out with a loud voice, came out of many who had them, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. (Mk 16,17; Mk 16,18)8So there was much joy in that city. (Joh 16,22; Apg 8,39)
Simon the Magician Believes
9But there was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great. (Apg 5,36; Apg 8,11; Apg 13,6)10They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the power of God that is called Great.” (Apg 14,11; Apg 19,27; Apg 19,28; Apg 28,6)11And they paid attention to him because for a long time he had amazed them with his magic. (Apg 8,9; Gal 3,1)12But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. (Mk 16,16; Apg 1,3; Apg 16,33; Apg 16,34; Apg 18,8)13Even Simon himself believed, and after being baptized he continued with Philip. And seeing signs and great miracles[2] performed, he was amazed. (Apg 8,6; Apg 8,9; Apg 19,11)14Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, (Apg 1,8; Apg 8,1)15who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, (Apg 2,38)16for he had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. (Mt 28,19; Apg 2,38; Apg 10,44; Apg 10,47; Apg 10,48; Apg 11,15; Apg 19,2; Apg 19,5; 1Kor 1,13; 1Kor 1,15; Gal 3,27)17Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit. (Apg 2,4; Apg 6,6; Apg 9,17; Apg 19,6; Hebr 6,2)18Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money,19saying, “Give me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”20But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! (2Kön 5,16; Jes 55,1; Dan 5,17)21You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is not right before God. (2Kön 10,15; Ps 78,37)22Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you. (Dan 4,27; 2Tim 2,25)23For I see that you are in the gall[3] of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity.” (5Mo 29,18; 5Mo 32,32; Jes 58,6; Eph 4,3; Kol 3,14; Hebr 12,15)24And Simon answered, “Pray for me to the Lord, that nothing of what you have said may come upon me.” (2Mo 8,8; 2Mo 9,28; 2Mo 10,17)25Now when they had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans. (Joh 4,39)
Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
26Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go toward the south[4] to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place. (Ri 6,12; Ri 13,3; Apg 5,19; Apg 10,3; Apg 11,13; Apg 12,7; Apg 12,23; Apg 27,23)27And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. He had come to Jerusalem to worship (1Kön 8,41; 1Kön 8,42; Esr 7,21; Ps 68,31; Ps 87,4; Jer 38,7; Zef 3,10; Joh 12,20)28and was returning, seated in his chariot, and he was reading the prophet Isaiah.29And the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and join this chariot.”30So Philip ran to him and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?”31And he said, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. (1Kön 20,33; 2Kön 10,15; Joh 16,13; Röm 10,14)32Now the passage of the Scripture that he was reading was this: “Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter and like a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he opens not his mouth. (Jes 53,7; Jes 53,8)33In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who can describe his generation? For his life is taken away from the earth.” (Phil 2,8)34And the eunuch said to Philip, “About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?”35Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. (Lk 17,2; Lk 18,28; Lk 24,27; Apg 5,42)36-37And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?”[5] (Apg 10,47)38And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him.39And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing. (1Kön 18,12; 2Kön 2,16; Hes 3,12; Hes 3,14; Hes 8,3; Hes 11,1; Hes 11,24; Hes 43,5; 2Kor 12,2)40But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through he preached the gospel to all the towns until he came to Caesarea.
Apostelgeschichte 8
King James Version
1And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.2And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.3As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.4Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.5Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.6And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.7For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.8And there was great joy in that city.9But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:10To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God.11And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.12But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.13Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.14Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:15Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:16(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)17Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.18And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,19Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.20But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.21Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.22Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.23For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.24Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.25And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.26And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.27And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,28Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.29Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.30And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?31And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.32The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:33In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.34And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?35Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.36And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?37And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.38And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.39And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.40But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.
Apostelgeschichte 8
Nuova Riveduta 2006
von Società Biblica di Ginevra
Persecuzione della chiesa
1E Saulo approvava la sua uccisione. Vi fu in quel tempo una grande persecuzione contro la chiesa che era in Gerusalemme. Tutti furono dispersi per le regioni della Giudea e della Samaria, salvo gli apostoli.2Uomini pii seppellirono Stefano e fecero gran cordoglio per lui.3Saulo intanto devastava la chiesa, entrando di casa in casa; e, trascinando via uomini e donne, li metteva in prigione.
Filippo in Samaria; Simon mago
4Allora quelli che erano dispersi se ne andarono di luogo in luogo, portando il lieto messaggio della Parola.5Filippo, disceso nella città di Samaria, vi predicò il Cristo.6E le folle unanimi prestavano attenzione alle cose dette da Filippo, ascoltandolo e osservando i segni miracolosi che faceva.7Infatti gli spiriti immondi uscivano da molti indemoniati, mandando alte grida; e molti paralitici e zoppi erano guariti.8E vi fu grande gioia in quella città.9Ora vi era un tale, di nome Simone, che già da tempo esercitava nella città le arti magiche e faceva stupire la gente di Samaria, spacciandosi per un personaggio importante.10Tutti, dal più piccolo al più grande, gli davano ascolto, dicendo: «Questi è “la potenza di Dio”, quella che è chiamata “la Grande”».11E gli davano ascolto, perché già da molto tempo li aveva incantati con le sue arti magiche.12Ma quando ebbero creduto a Filippo, che portava loro il lieto messaggio del regno di Dio e il nome di Gesù Cristo, furono battezzati, uomini e donne.13Simone credette anche lui; e, dopo essere stato battezzato, stava sempre con Filippo; e restava meravigliato, vedendo i segni e le grandi opere potenti che venivano fatte.14Allora gli apostoli, che erano a Gerusalemme, saputo che la Samaria aveva accolto la Parola di Dio, mandarono da loro Pietro e Giovanni.15Essi andarono e pregarono per loro affinché ricevessero lo Spirito Santo;16infatti non era ancora disceso su alcuno di loro, ma erano stati soltanto battezzati nel nome del Signore Gesù.17Quindi imposero loro le mani ed essi ricevettero lo Spirito Santo.18Simone, vedendo che per l’imposizione delle mani degli apostoli veniva dato lo Spirito, offrì loro del denaro, dicendo:19«Date anche a me questo potere, affinché colui al quale imporrò le mani riceva lo Spirito Santo».20Ma Pietro gli disse: «Il tuo denaro vada con te in perdizione, perché hai creduto di poter acquistare con denaro il dono di Dio.21Tu, in questo, non hai parte né sorte alcuna; perché il tuo cuore non è retto davanti a Dio.22Ravvediti dunque di questa tua malvagità; e prega il Signore affinché, se è possibile, ti perdoni il pensiero del tuo cuore.23Vedo infatti che tu sei pieno di amarezza e prigioniero d’iniquità».24Simone rispose: «Pregate voi il Signore per me affinché nulla di ciò che avete detto mi accada».25Essi, dopo aver reso testimonianza e aver annunciato la Parola del Signore, se ne ritornarono a Gerusalemme, evangelizzando molti villaggi della Samaria.
Filippo e il ministro etiope
26Un angelo del Signore parlò a Filippo così: «Àlzati e va’ verso mezzogiorno, sulla via che da Gerusalemme scende a Gaza. Essa è una strada deserta».27Egli si alzò e partì. Ed ecco un Etiope, eunuco e ministro di Candace, regina di Etiopia, sovrintendente a tutti i tesori di lei, era venuto a Gerusalemme per adorare,28e ora facendo ritorno, seduto sul suo carro, stava leggendo il profeta Isaia.29Lo Spirito disse a Filippo: «Avvicìnati e raggiungi quel carro».30Filippo accorse, udì che quell’uomo leggeva il profeta Isaia e gli disse: «Capisci quello che stai leggendo?»31Quegli rispose: «E come potrei, se nessuno mi guida?» E invitò Filippo a salire e a sedersi accanto a lui.32Or il passo della Scrittura che stava leggendo era questo: «Egli è stato condotto al macello come una pecora; e come un agnello che è muto davanti a colui che lo tosa, così egli non ha aperto la bocca.33Nella {sua} umiliazione egli fu sottratto al giudizio. Chi potrà descrivere la sua generazione? Poiché la sua vita è stata tolta dalla terra»[1].34L’eunuco, rivolto a Filippo, disse: «Di chi, ti prego, dice questo il profeta? Di se stesso, oppure di un altro?»35Allora Filippo prese a parlare e, cominciando da questo passo della Scrittura, gli comunicò il lieto messaggio di Gesù.36Strada facendo giunsero a un luogo dove c’era dell’acqua. E l’eunuco disse: «Ecco dell’acqua; che cosa mi impedisce di essere battezzato?»37[Filippo disse: «Se tu credi con tutto il cuore, è possibile». L’eunuco rispose: «Io credo che Gesù Cristo è il Figlio di Dio».]38Fece fermare il carro, e discesero tutti e due nell’acqua, Filippo e l’eunuco; e Filippo lo battezzò.39Quando uscirono dall’acqua, lo Spirito del Signore rapì Filippo; l’eunuco non lo vide più e continuò il suo viaggio tutto allegro.40Poi Filippo si ritrovò in Azot[2]; e, proseguendo, evangelizzò tutte le città, finché giunse a Cesarea.