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+# 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.
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 # proclaimed to them the Christ
 
-The title "Christ" refers to Jesus, the Messiah. Alternate translation: "told them that Jesus is the Messiah" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
+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/translate/figs-metonymy]])