¹² But when they believed Philip, as he preached the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized.^{(A) 13} Then even Simon himself believed. And after he was baptized, he went around constantly with^[a] Philip and was astounded as he observed the signs and great miracles^(B) that were being performed.

Simon’s Sin

¹⁴ When the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had welcomed God’s message, they sent Peter and John to them.^{(C) 15} After they went down there, they prayed for them, so the Samaritans might receive the Holy Spirit.

¹⁷ So faith comes from what is heard,^(A) and what is heard comes through the message about Christ.^[a](B)