Acts 21:8
And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.
Original Language Analysis
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
1 of 27
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐπαύριον
the next
G1887
ἐπαύριον
the next
Strong's:
G1887
Word #:
3 of 27
occurring on the succeeding day, i.e., (g2250 being implied) to-morrow
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 27
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
περὶ
company
G4012
περὶ
company
Strong's:
G4012
Word #:
6 of 27
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 27
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Παῦλον
Paul's
G3972
Παῦλον
Paul's
Strong's:
G3972
Word #:
8 of 27
(little; but remotely from a derivative of g3973, meaning the same); paulus, the name of a roman and of an apostle
ἤλθον
and came
G2064
ἤλθον
and came
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
9 of 27
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
10 of 27
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
12 of 27
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
14 of 27
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 27
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
οἶκον
the house
G3624
οἶκον
the house
Strong's:
G3624
Word #:
16 of 27
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
Φιλίππου
of Philip
G5376
Φιλίππου
of Philip
Strong's:
G5376
Word #:
17 of 27
fond of horses; philippus, the name of four israelites
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
18 of 27
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
20 of 27
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐκ
one of
G1537
ἐκ
one of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
22 of 27
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
23 of 27
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐμείναμεν
and abode
G3306
ἐμείναμεν
and abode
Strong's:
G3306
Word #:
25 of 27
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
Cross References
Acts 6:5And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:Ephesians 4:11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;2 Timothy 4:5But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.Acts 16:13And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither.Acts 28:16And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.Acts 9:30Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.Acts 16:10And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.
Historical Context
Caesarea Maritima was the Roman administrative capital of Judea, built by Herod the Great with a magnificent harbor. Philip had settled here after his evangelistic work, perhaps twenty years earlier.
Questions for Reflection
- How does faithful service in small things lead to greater kingdom impact over time?
- What does Philip's sustained ministry in one location teach about stability versus constant movement?
Analysis & Commentary
Philip the evangelist, last mentioned in Acts 8:40, now appears as an established minister in Caesarea. Called 'one of the seven,' this reference to the original deacons (Acts 6:5) shows how servant leadership leads to greater gospel ministry. Philip's household became a base for Paul's team, demonstrating the continuity and fellowship of the early church across decades.