Acts 21:8
And the next day we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Cesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.
Cross-references
Acts 6:5
Historical context
Acts 6:5 lists Philip as one of the seven deacons – directly identified in Acts 21:8 as 'one of the seven'.
Acts 8:5–13
Historical context
Acts 8:5-13 recounts Philip's evangelistic work in Samaria, showing why he is called 'the evangelist'.
Acts 8:26–40
Historical context
Acts 8:26-40 tells of Philip's encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch – another example of his evangelistic role.
Acts 8:40
Historical context
In Acts 8:40, Philip's evangelistic journey ends in Caesarea, explaining why he is found there as 'the evangelist' in this passage.
Ephesians 4:11
Parallel
Ephesians 4:11 lists 'evangelists' as a church gift; Philip is a specific example of that role.
2 Timothy 4:5
Parallel
2 Timothy 4:5 exhorts Timothy to 'do the work of an evangelist', linking to Philip's title and ministry.