# Connecting Statement:

This begins the story of Philip, whom the people had chosen as a deacon.

# went down to the city of Samaria

The phrase "went down" is used here because Samaria is lower in elevation than Jerusalem.

# the city of Samaria

Possible meanings are 1) Luke expected the readers to know which city he was writing about. Alternate translation: "the main city in Samaria" or 2) Luke did not expect his readers to know which city he was writing about. Alternate translation: "a city in Samaria"

# proclaimed to them the Christ

The title "Christ" refers to Jesus, the Messiah. Alternate translation: "told them about Jesus Christ" or "told them about Jesus the Messiah" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])

