Definition: And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.

Explanation: Okay, let’s break down that verse from Acts 8:25. It's a really important part of how Jesus started spreading the good news! Here’s what it means in simpler terms: Basically, they continued sharing the message of God with people who weren’t Jewish – specifically, they started preaching the gospel (the word of God) to people living in the Samira region. Let's unpack that a little bit: “They, when they had testified…” This means Jesus and his followers before him had already been telling people about God’s love and the good things He offers. They had already started sharing the message. “…and preached the word of the Lord…” This is the core of it – they were actively speaking about God's ways and what He wants us to know. “Returned to Jerusalem…” They left their original location and went back to Jerusalem, which was a major city. “…and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.” This is where it gets interesting! The Samaritans were people who weren't Jewish – they lived there but weren’t considered part of the Jewish community. They were a bit different from the Jews in Jerusalem, and Jesus started sharing his message with them too. So, what's the big takeaway? It shows that Jesus wasn't just focusing on Jewish people. He was extending his message to everyone – even those who weren’t part of his original community! It's a really significant step in spreading the Kingdom of God. Does that make sense? Do you want me to explain anything more about this verse or perhaps give you some context around it? For example, we could talk about: Why Jesus started preaching in the Samaritans? What does this verse tell us about the reach of his message?