Acts 21:8On the next day, we, who were Paul's companions, departed, and came to Caesarea. We entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed with him.
The setting
Caesarea Maritima, Israel, ~57 AD. Paul's team stays with Philip the evangelist, one of the original seven deacons, now settled in this major Roman administrative city.
The emotion here: anticipation mixed with growing concern about Jerusalem
The original word
euangelistēs (εὐαγγελιστής) — evangelist, one who announces good news
Why it matters
Caesarea was built by Herod the Great as a massive artificial harbor, rivaling Alexandria
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 21:8
Philip went from serving tables in Jerusalem to becoming a pioneer missionary—God promotes faithful servants
Common misconceptionPeople think Philip was just hosting Paul, but this was likely a strategic ministry consultation before Paul faced arrest in Jerusalem.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Acts 21:8 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 21:8 comes from the book of Acts, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include journey, fellowship. Notable phrases: Paul's companions; came to Caesarea; house of Philip.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same starting
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— Genesis 1:1
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“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
— Philippians 4:13
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and t…”
— Acts 1:8
“Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receiv…”
— Acts 2:38
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