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Philip Preaches in Samaria

Now those who were scattered went from place to place proclaiming the word.(A) Philip went down to the city[a] of Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah[b] to them.(B) The crowds with one accord listened eagerly to what was said by Philip, hearing and seeing the signs that he did, for unclean spirits, crying with loud shrieks, came out of many who were possessed, and many others who were paralyzed or lame were cured.(C) So there was great joy in that city.

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  1. 8.5 Other ancient authorities read a city
  2. 8.5 Or the Christ

Philip in Samaria

Therefore, those (A)who had been scattered went through places [a](B)preaching the word. (C)Philip went down to the city of Samaria and began proclaiming the [b]Christ to them. The crowds were paying attention with one mind to what was being said by Philip, as they heard and saw the [c]signs which he was performing. For in the case of many who had (D)unclean spirits, they were coming out of them shouting with a loud voice; and many who had been (E)paralyzed or limped on crutches were healed. So there was (F)much rejoicing in that city.

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  1. Acts 8:4 Or bringing the good news of
  2. Acts 8:5 I.e., Messiah
  3. Acts 8:6 I.e., confirming miracles

Philip in Samaria

Those who had been scattered(A) preached the word wherever they went.(B) Philip(C) went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there. When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said. For with shrieks, impure spirits came out of many,(D) and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed.(E) So there was great joy in that city.

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