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11 October. Philip the Evangelist ( Greek: Φίλιππος, Philippos) appears several times in the Acts of the Apostles. He was one of the Seven chosen to care for the poor of the Christian community in Jerusalem ( Acts 6 ).
Nov 10, 2022 · BiblePortal Staff, Nov 10, 2022. ‘Philip the Evangelist,’ or ‘Philip one of the Seven,’ or ‘Philip the Deacon’ – these are the three names by which Philip is called, each of them intended to distinguish him from Philip the Apostle, with whom in both ancient and modern times he has often been confounded. Philip the evangelist was ...
Jan 4, 2022 · Phillip was the name of two of King Herod the Great’s sons by different wives ( Luke 3:1 and Matthew 14:3 ). The other two Philips in the Bible were servants of Christ and instrumental in the early church: Philip the disciple and apostle of Christ, and Philip the evangelist.
Apr 2, 2024 · Caesarea. Israel. Saint Philip the Evangelist (born 1st century; feast day June 6) was, in the early Christian church, one of the seven deacons appointed to tend the Christians of Jerusalem, thereby enabling the Apostles to freely conduct their missions. His energetic preaching, however, earned him the title of Philip the Evangelist and led him ...
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Philip, the Evangelist. Men of the Bible; Some Lesser-Known — George Milligan. BY REV. GEORGE MILLIGAN, M.A., D.D. Philip the Evangelist must be carefully distinguished from Philip the Apostle. And though it is little that we are told regarding him in Scripture, that little is very significant.
Smith's Bible Dictionary. Philip the Evangelist. is first mentioned in the account of the dispute between the Hebrew and Hellenistic disciples in Acts 6. He is one of the deacons appointed to superintend the daily distribution of food and alms, and so to remove all suspicion of partiality.
May 22, 2018 · Philip the Evangelist, also known as Philip the Deacon, played a significant role in the early Christian church. His life is intricately woven into the fabric of the New Testament, offering a compelling narrative of faith, obedience, and evangelism.
