Acts 8:39,40

Up out of the water. "Christian baptism" involves both water and Spirit. See note on John 3:5. Full of Joy. This man had been unable to find full acceptance in Judaism because of his mutilation (Deuteronomy 23:1). Try to picture his great happiness in discovering that none of that was important any more! He, a eunuch, had direct access to Jesus Christ the Son of God!!! Phillip found himself in Ashdod. Also called Azotus. This was an old Philistine city on the seacoast. He probably planted churches along the coastal area (compare Acts 9:32; Acts 9:36). Until he arrived at Caesarea. He may have taken months or years to do this. Peter probably did his work of missions at Caesarea before Philip arrived. We find Philip living there in Acts 21:8.