The Pulpit Commentary on Acts 8:6

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

The multitudes gave heed with one accord for the people with one accord gave heed, A.V.; the for those (things), A.V. that were spoken by Philip for which -Philip spake, A.V.; when they heard and saw the signs for hearing and seeing the miracles, A.

V. Note St. Luke's favorite word, with one accord (above, Acts 2:1, note).

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