8:32. And the place of the scripture which he was reading was this: He was led as a sheep to the slaughter: and like a lamb without voice before his shearer, so openeth he not his mouth. 8:33. In humility his judgment was taken away. His generation who shall declare, for his life shall be taken from the earth? 8:34. And the eunuch answering Philip, said: I beseech thee, of whom doth the prophet speak this? Of himself, or of some other man? 8:35. Then Philip, opening his mouth and beginning at this scripture, preached unto him Jesus. 8:36. And as they went on their way, they came to a certain water. And the eunuch said: See, here is water: What doth hinder me from being baptized? 8:37. And Philip said: If thou believest with all thy heart, thou mayest. And he answering, said: I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. If thou believest with all thy heart... The scripture many times mentions only one disposition, as here belief, when others equally necessary are not expressed, viz., a sorrow for sins, a firm hope, and the love of God. Moreover, believing with the whole heart signifies a belief of every thing necessary for salvation. 8:38. And he commanded the chariot to stand still. And they went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch. And he baptized him. 8:39. And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord took away Philip: and the eunuch saw him no more. And he went on his way rejoicing. 8:40. But Philip was found in Azotus: and passing through, he preached the gospel to all the cities, till he came to Caesarea. Acts Chapter 9 Paul's conversion and zeal. Peter heals Eneas and raises up Tabitha to life. 9:1. And Saul, as yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 9:2. And asked of him letters to Damascus, to the synagogues: that if he found any men and women of this way, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 9:3. And as he went on his journey, it came to pass that he drew nigh to Damascus. And suddenly a light from heaven shined round about him. 9:4. And falling on the ground, he heard a voice saying to him: Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? 9:5. Who said: Who art thou, Lord? And he: I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. It is hard for thee to kick against the goad. 9:6. And he, trembling and astonished, said: Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? 9:7. And the Lord said to him: Arise and go into the city; and there it shall be told thee what thou must do. Now the men who went in company with him stood amazed, hearing indeed a voice but seeing no man. 9:8. And Saul arose from the ground: and when his eyes were opened, he saw nothing. But they, leading him by the hands, brought him to Damascus. 9:9. And he was there three days without sight: and he did neither eat nor drink. 9:10. Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias. And the Lord said to him in a vision: Ananias, And he said: Behold I am here, Lord.