Acts 8:30

Thai KJV 2003

ฟีลิปจึงวิ่งเข้าไปใกล้ และได้ยินท่านอ่านหนังสืออิสยาห์ศาสดาพยากรณ์ จึงถามว่า “ซึ่งท่านอ่านนั้นท่านเข้าใจหรือ”

ข้อนี้หมายความว่าอะไร?

Philip runs to a man reading from the prophet Isaiah and asks if he understands what he is reading. Philip is speaking here, showing interest in the man's comprehension of scripture.

อธิบายสำหรับเด็ก

Imagine you're playing with your friend who is reading a book. You ask them, 'Do you understand what you are reading?' That's kind of like what Philip did when he saw someone reading from an old book of stories about prophets.

บริบททางประวัติศาสตร์

The verse is written by Luke in the Book of Acts around AD 62-80. It is part of a larger narrative where Philip encounters a high official from Ethiopia who was reading Isaiah's prophecy while traveling back home.

การประยุกต์ใช้วันนี้

Today, if you notice someone struggling with understanding something important, like a news article or an educational book, offer your help just as Philip did here. Be willing to assist and explain things that might be confusing.

หัวข้อ

• faith
• salvation
• missionary work
• reading scripture
• compassion
• teaching

ข้อพระคัมภีร์ที่เกี่ยวข้อง

• Isaiah 53:7
• John 12:40
• Acts 8:26-39
• Romans 10:14-15
• Luke 24:44-45

คำถามที่พบบ่อย

Why was Philip interested in what the man was reading?

Philip recognized that the scripture being read had a deeper meaning and thought the person might need help understanding it. This shows his interest in sharing knowledge.

What does this verse tell us about Philip's character?

It tells us that Philip was observant, willing to help others understand God’s word, and proactive in engaging with people who were seeking spiritual guidance.

How is the Ethiopian official described in Acts 8:30?

He is not explicitly described in this verse, but from context, he was a high-ranking official of Ethiopia and was reading Isaiah’s prophecy. This shows his interest in religious texts.

What does the man's response imply about understanding scripture?

Though not directly stated here, the implication is that even with access to sacred texts like Isaiah, true comprehension might require guidance or explanation from someone who understands them deeply.