Simon the Magician Believes

But there was a man named Simon, (A)who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, (B)saying that he himself was somebody great. 10 They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, (C)“This man is the power of God that is called (D)Great.” 11 And they paid attention to him because for a long time he had (E)amazed them with his magic. 12 But when (F)they believed Philip as he preached good news (G)about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, (H)they were baptized, both men and women. 13 Even Simon himself believed, and after being baptized he continued with Philip. And (I)seeing signs and (J)great miracles[a] performed, (K)he was amazed.

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  1. Acts 8:13 Greek works of power

Now a man named Simon had previously been practicing (A)magic in the city and astonishing the people of Samaria, (B)claiming to be someone great; 10 and all the people, from small to great, were paying attention to him, saying, “(C)This man is the Power of God that is called Great.” 11 And they were paying attention to him because for a long time he had astounded them with his (D)magic arts. 12 But when they believed Philip (E)as he was preaching the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were being (F)baptized. 13 Now even Simon himself believed; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he observed (G)signs and (H)great miracles taking place, he was repeatedly amazed.

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