Acts 8:11

And they were giving heed to him, because that, for a considerable time, with his magical arts, he had astonished them.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.

In Context

10Unto whom all were giving heed, from small even to great, saying—This, is the Power of God, which is called Great.

12But, when they believed Philip telling the good news concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they proceeded to be immersed, both men and women.

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Cross References

Isaiah 44:25Frustrating the signs of praters, And, diviners, he confoundeth,—Turning wise men backwards, And their knowledge, he maketh folly;

Acts 8:9But, a certain man named Simon, was already in the city, practising magical arts, and astonishing the nation of Samaria,—saying that himself was someone great:

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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