Acts 8:31

In 9 translations

BSB

“How can I,” he said, “unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.

KJV

And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

WEB

He said, “How can I, unless someone explains it to me?” He begged Philip to come up and sit with him.

ASV

And he said, How can I, except some one shall guide me? And he besought Philip to come up and sit with him.

LSV

And he said, “Why, how am I able, if someone may not guide me?” He called Philip also, having come up, to sit with him.

YLT

and he said, 'Why, how am I able, if some one may not guide me?' he called Philip also, having come up, to sit with him.

DBY

And he said, How should I then be able unless some one guide me? And he begged Philip to come up and sit with him.

DRC

Who said: And how can I, unless some man shew me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

GNV

And he saide, Howe can I, except I had a guide? And he desired Philip, that he would come vp and sit with him.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

ὁ δὲ εἶπεν· Πῶς γὰρ ἂν δυναίμην ἐὰν μή τις ὁδηγήσει με; παρεκάλεσέν τε τὸν Φίλιππον ἀναβάντα καθίσαι σὺν αὐτῷ.

RP2018

Ὁ δὲ εἶπεν, Πῶς γὰρ ἂν δυναίμην, ἐὰν μή τις ὁδηγήσῃ με; Παρεκάλεσέν τε τὸν Φίλιππον ἀναβάντα καθίσαι σὺν αὐτῷ.

TR-Boyd

Ὁ δὲ εἶπε, Πῶς γὰρ ἂν δυναίμην, ἐὰν μή τις ὁδηγήσῃ με; Παρεκάλεσέ τε τὸν Φίλιππον ἀναβάντα καθίσαι σὺν αὐτῷ.

SCR1894

ο δε ειπεν πως γαρ αν δυναιμην εαν μη τις οδηγηση με παρεκαλεσεν τε τον φιλιππον αναβαντα καθισαι συν αυτω

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• Romans 10:14How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach?
• Psalms 73:16–17When I tried to understand all this, it was troublesome in my sight until I entered God’s sanctuary; then I discerned their end.
• Isaiah 29:18–19On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see. The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One…
• Proverbs 30:2–3Surely I am the most ignorant of men, and I lack the understanding of a man. I have not learned wisdom, and I have no knowledge of the Holy One.
• Psalms 25:8–9Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.
• 1 Corinthians 8:2The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.
• Matthew 18:3–4“Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of…
• 1 Corinthians 14:36–37Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached? If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.
• 2 Kings 5:26But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and…
• 1 Peter 2:1–2Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,
• Mark 10:15Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
• James 1:21Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.
• James 1:10But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field.
• 2 Kings 5:9So Naaman came with his horses and chariots and stood at the door of Elisha’s house.
• 1 Corinthians 3:18Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.
• 2 Kings 10:15–16When he left there, he found Jehonadab son of Rechab, who was coming to meet him. Jehu greeted him and asked, “Is your heart as true to mine as my heart is to yours?” “It is!” Jehonadab replied. “If it is,” said Jehu,…

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