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(fihl' ihp) Personal name meaning, “fond of horses.” 1. A respected member of the church at Jerusalem who was chosen as one of the seven—first deacons (Acts 6:5 ). Following Stephen's martyrdom, Philip took the gospel to Samaria, where his ministry was blessed (Acts 8:5-13 ). Subsequently, he was led south to the Jerusalem-Gaza road where he introduced the Ethiopian eunuch to Christ and baptized him (Acts 8:26-38 ). He was then transported by the Spirit to Azotus (Ashdod) and from there conducted an itinerent ministry until he took up residence in Caesarea (Acts 8:39-40 ). Then, for nearly twenty years, we lose sight of him. He is last seen in Scripture when Paul lodged in his home on his last journey to Jerusalem (Acts 21:8 ). He had four unmarried daughters who were prophetesses (Acts 21:9 ). See Acts; Deacon; Evangelism .

2. One of twelve apostles (Matthew 10:3 ). From Bethsaida, he led his brother Nathanael to Jesus (John 1:43-51 ). Jesus tested Philip concerning how to feed the multitude (John 6:5-7 ). He and Andrew took inquiring Gentiles to Jesus (John 12:21-22 ). Philip asked Jesus to show them the father (John 14:8-9 ), opening the way for Jesus' teaching that to see Him is to see the Father. See Disciples , Apostles .

3. Tetrarch of Itaraea and Trachonitis (Luke 3:1 ). See Herod .

Paul Powell

Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Philip'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​p/philip.html. 1991.
 
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