Apostelgeschichte 8 | Lutherbibel 2017

Lutherbibel 2017

Die Verfolgung der Gemeinde in Jerusalem

1 Saulus aber hatte Gefallen an seinem Tode. Es erhob sich aber an diesem Tag eine große Verfolgung über die Gemeinde in Jerusalem; da zerstreuten sich alle übers Land, über Judäa und Samarien, nur die Apostel nicht. (Apg 1,8; Apg 11,19; Apg 22,20)

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2 Es bestatteten aber den Stephanus gottesfürchtige Männer und hielten eine große Klage über ihn. 3 Saulus aber suchte die Gemeinde zu zerstören, ging von Haus zu Haus, schleppte Männer und Frauen fort und ließ sie ins Gefängnis werfen. (Lk 21,12; Apg 9,1; Apg 22,4; 1Kor 15,9; Gal 1,13)

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Philippus in Samarien

4 Die nun zerstreut worden waren, zogen umher und predigten das Wort. 5 Philippus aber kam hinab in die Stadt Samariens und verkündigte ihnen Christus. (Apg 6,5) 6 Und das Volk neigte einmütig dem zu, was Philippus sagte, als sie ihm zuhörten und die Zeichen sahen, die er tat. 7 Denn die unreinen Geister fuhren aus vielen Besessenen aus mit großem Geschrei, auch viele Gelähmte und Verkrüppelte wurden gesund gemacht; (Mk 16,17; Apg 5,16) 8 und es kam große Freude auf in jener Stadt. 9 Es war aber ein Mann mit Namen Simon, der zuvor in der Stadt Zauberei trieb und das Volk von Samarien in seinen Bann zog, weil er vorgab, er wäre etwas Großes. 10 Und alle hingen ihm an, Klein und Groß, und sprachen: Dieser ist die Kraft Gottes, die die Große genannt wird. 11 Sie hingen ihm aber an, weil er sie lange Zeit mit seiner Zauberei in seinen Bann gezogen hatte. 12 Als sie aber den Predigten des Philippus von dem Reich Gottes und von dem Namen Jesu Christi glaubten, ließen sich taufen Männer und Frauen. 13 Da wurde auch Simon gläubig und ließ sich taufen und hielt sich zu Philippus. Und als er die Zeichen und mächtigen Taten sah, die geschahen, geriet er außer sich vor Staunen. 14 Als aber die Apostel in Jerusalem hörten, dass Samarien das Wort Gottes angenommen hatte, sandten sie zu ihnen Petrus und Johannes. (Apg 1,8) 15 Die kamen hinab und beteten für sie, dass sie den Heiligen Geist empfingen. 16 Denn er war noch auf keinen von ihnen gefallen, sondern sie waren allein getauft auf den Namen des Herrn Jesus. 17 Da legten sie die Hände auf sie und sie empfingen den Heiligen Geist. 18 Als aber Simon sah, dass der Geist gegeben wurde, wenn die Apostel die Hände auflegten, bot er ihnen Geld an 19 und sprach: Gebt auch mir diese Macht, dass jeder, dem ich die Hände auflege, den Heiligen Geist empfange. 20 Petrus aber sprach zu ihm: Dein Geld fahre mit dir ins Verderben, weil du meinst, Gottes Gabe werde durch Geld erlangt. (Mt 10,8) 21 Du hast weder Anteil noch Anrecht an dieser Sache; denn dein Herz ist nicht rechtschaffen vor Gott. 22 Darum tu Buße für diese deine Bosheit und bitte den Herrn, ob dir vergeben werden möge das Trachten deines Herzens. 23 Denn ich sehe, dass du voll bitterer Galle bist und verstrickt in Ungerechtigkeit. 24 Da antwortete Simon und sprach: Bittet ihr den Herrn für mich, dass nichts von dem über mich komme, was ihr gesagt habt. 25 Als sie nun das Wort des Herrn bezeugt und geredet hatten, kehrten sie wieder um nach Jerusalem und predigten das Evangelium in vielen Dörfern Samarias.

Der Kämmerer aus Äthiopien

26 Aber der Engel des Herrn redete zu Philippus und sprach: Steh auf und geh nach Süden auf die Straße, die von Jerusalem nach Gaza hinabführt und öde ist. (Apg 6,5) 27 Und er stand auf und ging hin. Und siehe, ein Mann aus Äthiopien, ein Kämmerer^[1] und Mächtiger am Hof der Kandake^[2], der Königin von Äthiopien, ihr Schatzmeister, war nach Jerusalem gekommen, um anzubeten. (Jes 56,3) 28 Nun zog er wieder heim und saß auf seinem Wagen und las den Propheten Jesaja. 29 Der Geist aber sprach zu Philippus: Geh hin und halte dich zu diesem Wagen! 30 Da lief Philippus hin und hörte, dass er den Propheten Jesaja las, und fragte: Verstehst du auch, was du liest? 31 Er aber sprach: Wie kann ich, wenn mich nicht jemand anleitet? Und er bat Philippus, aufzusteigen und sich zu ihm zu setzen. 32 Die Stelle aber der Schrift, die er las, war diese: »Wie ein Schaf, das zur Schlachtung geführt wird, und wie ein Lamm, das vor seinem Scherer verstummt, so tut er seinen Mund nicht auf. 33 In seiner Erniedrigung wurde sein Urteil aufgehoben. Wer kann seine Nachkommen aufzählen? Denn sein Leben wird von der Erde weggenommen.« 34 Da antwortete der Kämmerer dem Philippus und sprach: Ich bitte dich, von wem redet der Prophet das, von sich selber oder von jemand anderem? 35 Philippus aber tat seinen Mund auf und fing mit diesem Schriftwort an und predigte ihm das Evangelium von Jesus. 36-37 Und als sie auf der Straße dahinfuhren, kamen sie an ein Wasser. Da sprach der Kämmerer: Siehe, da ist Wasser; was hindert’s, dass ich mich taufen lasse?^[3] 38 Und er ließ den Wagen halten und beide stiegen in das Wasser hinab, Philippus und der Kämmerer, und er taufte ihn. 39 Als sie aber aus dem Wasser heraufstiegen, entrückte der Geist des Herrn den Philippus und der Kämmerer sah ihn nicht mehr; er zog aber seine Straße fröhlich. (1Kön 18,12) 40 Philippus aber fand sich in Aschdod wieder und zog umher und predigte in allen Städten das Evangelium, bis er nach Cäsarea kam. (Apg 21,8)

King James Version

1 And 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. 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. 3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. 4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 7 For 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. 8 And there was great joy in that city. 9 But 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: 10 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. 11 And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. 12 But 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. 13 Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. 14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: 15 Who, 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.) 17 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. 18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, 19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. 20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. 21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. 22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. 23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. 24 Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me. 25 And 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. 26 And 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. 27 And 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, 28 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet. 29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. 30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? 31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. 32 The 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: 33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth. 34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. 36 And 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? 37 And 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. 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. 39 And 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. 40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.

English Standard Version

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Saul Ravages the Church

1 And 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)

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2 Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. 3 But 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; 1Kor 15,9; Gal 1,13; Phil 3,6; 1Tim 1,13; Jak 2,6)

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Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria

4 Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word. (Apg 8,1) 5 Philip went down to the city^[1] of Samaria and proclaimed to them the Christ. (Apg 6,5) 6 And 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) 7 For 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) 8 So there was much joy in that city. (Joh 16,22; Apg 8,39)

Simon the Magician Believes

9 But 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) 10 They 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 28,6) 11 And they paid attention to him because for a long time he had amazed them with his magic. (Apg 8,9; Apg 8,13; Gal 3,1) 12 But 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 18,8)

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13 Even 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) 14 Now 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) 15 who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, (Apg 2,38) 16 for 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 11,15; Apg 19,2; Apg 19,5; 1Kor 1,13; 1Kor 1,15; Gal 3,27)

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17 Then 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)

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18 Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, 19 saying, “Give me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” 20 But 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) 21 You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is not right before God. (2Kön 10,15; Ps 78,37) 22 Repent, 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) 23 For 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)

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24 And 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) 25 Now 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; Apg 8,6)

Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch

26 Now 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)

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27 And 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; Esr 7,21; Ps 68,31; Ps 87,4; Jer 38,7; Zef 3,10; Joh 12,20)

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28 and was returning, seated in his chariot, and he was reading the prophet Isaiah. 29 And the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and join this chariot.” 30 So Philip ran to him and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” 31 And 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)

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32 Now 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) 33 In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who can describe his generation? For his life is taken away from the earth.” (Phil 2,8) 34 And the eunuch said to Philip, “About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. (Lk 24,27; Apg 5,42; Apg 17,2; Apg 18,28)

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36 And 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) 38 And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. 39 And 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)

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40 But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through he preached the gospel to all the towns until he came to Caesarea.