But there was a certain man, Simon by name, who used to practice sorcery in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, making himself out to be some great one,
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Acts 8:9 in context
Acts 8:6–12
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The multitudes listened with one accord to the things that were spoken by Philip when they heard and saw the signs which he did.
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For unclean spirits came out of many of those who had them. They came out, crying with a loud voice. Many who had been paralyzed and lame were healed.
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There was great joy in that city.
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But there was a certain man, Simon by name, who used to practice sorcery in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, making himself out to be some great one,
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to whom they all listened, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is that great power of God.”
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They listened to him because for a long time he had amazed them with his sorceries.
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But when they believed Philip preaching good news concerning God’s Kingdom and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
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