Acts 21:9 Meaning and Explanation
“And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.”
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What Does Acts 21:9 Mean?
Luke pauses to note that Philip had four daughters, unmarried, who prophesied. In a single line he shows a home where the Spirit's gifts were richly at work, even among the young women of the household.
The mention is brief but telling. The outpouring promised at Pentecost, that sons and daughters would prophesy, is being fulfilled in an ordinary family in Caesarea. God distributes His gifts widely and surprisingly, and a faithful home can become a place where His voice is heard.
Acts 21:9 in the Original Language
propheteuo (προφητεύω), 'prophesy' -- to speak forth under the Spirit's inspiration, declaring God's word.
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What does Acts 21:9 mean?
Philip has four unmarried daughters who prophesy, a household marked by the gift of the Spirit.