Acts 8:13

And Simon himself also believed, and was baptized, and adhered to Philip. And when he saw the signs and mighty deeds which were wrought by his hand, he was surprised and astonished.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

In Context

12But when they gave credence to Philip, as he preached the kingdom of God, in the name of our Lord Jesus Messiah; they were baptized, both men and women.

14And when the legates at Jerusalem, heard that the people of the Samaritans had received the word of God, they sent out to them Simon Cephas and John.

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Cross References

Mark 16:17And these signs shall attend them that believe: In my name, they will cast out demons; and in new tongues will they speak.

John 2:23And while Jesus was in Jerusalem, at the feast of the passover, many believed on him, because they saw the signs he wrought.

John 7:21Jesus replied, and said to them: I have wrought one work, and ye all wonder.

Acts 3:10And they knew that he was the beggar, who sat daily and asked alms, at the gate called Beautiful: and they were filled with wonder and admiration at what had occurred.

Acts 8:21Thou hast no part nor lot in this faith; because thy heart is not right before God.

Matthew Henry on Acts 8:5-14

The Spreading of the Gospel; Philip's Success. 4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. 8 And there was great joy in… Read the whole commentary →

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