^{26 Ref} But an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, "Arise, and go toward the south to the way that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza. This is a desert."

^{27 Ref} He arose and went; and behold, there was a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasure, who had come to Jerusalem to worship.

^{28 Ref} He was returning and sitting in his chariot, and was reading the prophet Isaiah.

^{29 Ref} The Spirit said to Philip, "Go near, and join yourself to this chariot."