Category:Philip the Evangelist (subject)

Philip the Evangelist was a leader of the Early Christian movement.

Biography

According to the Acts of the Apostles, Philip the Evangelist (not to be confused with Philip the Apostle) was one of the Seven Deacons appointed by the Twelve, as leaders of the Hellenists within the early Christian movement.

After a persecution arose against the Hellenists, following the stoning of their leader Stephen, Philip fled to Samaria, where he preached the Gospel, and converted Simon Magus. He then baptized at Gaza the first Gentile convert, an Ethiopian eunuch.

The final reference to Philip sees him residing in Caesarea Maritima with his four unmarried daughter, and being visited by Paul of Tarsus on his way to Jerusalem.

Philip the Evangelist in ancient sources

Philip the Evangelist is mentioned solely in the Acts of the Apostles.

Acts of the Apostles

Acts 6:1-6 (NRSV) -- [6:1] Now during those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food. [2] And the Twelve called together the whole community of the disciples and said, ‘It is not right that we should neglect the word of God in order to wait at tables. [3] Therefore, friends, select from among yourselves seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this task, [4] while we, for our part, will devote ourselves to prayer and to serving the word.’ [5] What they said pleased the whole community, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, together with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch. [6] They had these men stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.

Acts 8:5-13 --

Acts 8:26-39 --

Acts 21:8-9 --

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