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It is an example of an apostle being obedient to Christ command of Matt 28.
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Philip was not an apostle. This was Philip the "deacon".
The instructions to the disciples in Matthew 10:7 forward were specific to that one mission trip, not to be used as a standard operating procedure for all mission work.
First, Paul did baptize. Second he understood that not to be his primary mission. Third, Romans 6, written by Paul, explains the message of baptism. (to whom?)