Acts 8:14 meaning and explanation

When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.

Acts 8:14, Berean Standard Bible

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The church in Jerusalem had just been scattered by persecution, and Philip, one of the seven chosen to serve tables, had preached in Samaria with great success. Jews and Samaritans had long been hostile to each other, so the apostles sending Peter and John to verify and welcome this new work was a significant step.

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