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-# Connecting Statement:
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-This is the end of the part of the story about Philip and the man from Ethiopia. The story of Philip ends at Caesarea.
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 # the Spirit of the Lord took Philip away
 
 The words "took Philip away" imply that the Spirit took forceful, physical action, perhaps a miracle that moved Philip in an instant. The angel probably did not just suggest or even command that Philip leave the eunuch and go elsewhere.