Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria

4 Now those who had been scattered went about proclaiming the good news of the word. 5 And Philip came down to the city of Samaria and* began proclaiming* the Christb to them. 6 And the crowds with one mind were paying attention to what was being said by Philip, as they heard him* and saw the signs that he was performing. 7 For many of those who had unclean spirits, they were coming out of them,* crying out with a loud voice, and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed. 8 And there was great joy in that city.

Simon the Magician

9 Now a certain man ⌊named⌋c Simon had been in the city practicing magic and astonishing the people of Samaria, saying he was someone great. 10 They were all paying attention to ⌊him⌋,d from the least to the greatest, saying, “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 astonished them with his* magic. 12 But when they believed Philip as he* was proclaiming the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were being baptized. 13 And Simon himself also believed, and after he* was baptized he was ⌊keeping close company with⌋e Philip. And when he* saw the signs and great miracles that were taking place, he was astonished.