Acts 8:40

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But Philip was found at Azotus. Passing through, he preached the Gospel to all the cities, until he came to Caesarea.

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Philip’s journey from Samaria through the Gaza road and Ashdod to Caesarea traces the gospel’s movement beyond Jerusalem and Judea. The Ethiopian official, likely returning south toward Ethiopia, had come from Jerusalem, while Caesarea became a major coastal center for later Gentile mission.

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Acts 8:40 mentions Ashdod, Caesarea, Ethiopia, Gaza, Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.

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