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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

Some Samaritans Become Believers

Now those who were scattered went from place to place preaching the word. Philip went down to the[a] city of Samaria and began to preach the Messiah[b] to the people.[c] The crowds, hearing his message[d] and seeing the signs that he was doing, paid close attention to what was said by Philip. Unclean spirits screamed with a loud voice as they came out of the many people they had possessed, and many paralyzed and lame people were healed. As a result, there was great rejoicing in that city.

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  1. Acts 8:5 Other mss. read a
  2. Acts 8:5 Or Christ
  3. Acts 8:5 Lit. to them
  4. Acts 8:6 The Gk. lacks his message