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And he followed Philip everywhere, astonished by the great signs and miracles he saw. <a href="/nlt/acts/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Simon himself believed and was baptized. He began following Philip wherever he went, and he was amazed by the signs and great miracles Philip performed. <a href="/esv/acts/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> Even Simon himself believed, and after being baptized he continued with Philip. And seeing signs and great miracles performed, he was amazed. <a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed. <a href="/blb/acts/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Simon himself also believed, and having been baptized, was steadfastly continuing with Philip. And beholding the signs and great miracles being performed, he was amazed. <a href="/kjv/acts/8.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. <a href="/nkjv/acts/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Simon himself also believed; and when he was baptized he continued with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs which were done. <a href="/nasb_/acts/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now even Simon himself believed; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he observed signs and great miracles taking place, he was repeatedly amazed. <a href="/nasb/acts/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> Even Simon himself believed; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he observed signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly amazed. <a href="/nasb77/acts/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And even Simon himself believed; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip; and as he observed signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly amazed. <a href="/lsb/acts/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Even Simon himself believed; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he observed signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly astounded. <a href="/amp/acts/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Even Simon believed [Philip’s message of salvation]; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he watched the attesting signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly amazed. <a href="/csb/acts/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Even Simon himself believed. And after he was baptized, he followed Philip everywhere and was amazed as he observed the signs and great miracles that were being performed. <a href="/hcsb/acts/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then even Simon himself believed. And after he was baptized, he went around constantly with Philip and was astounded as he observed the signs and great miracles that were being performed. <a href="/asv/acts/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Simon also himself believed: and being baptized, he continued with Philip; and beholding signs and great miracles wrought, he was amazed. <a href="/cev/acts/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Even Simon believed and was baptized. He stayed close to Philip, because he marveled at all the miracles and wonders. <a href="/erv/acts/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Simon also himself believed: and being baptized, he continued with Philip; and beholding signs and great miracles wrought, he was amazed. <a href="/gwt/acts/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Even Simon believed, and after he was baptized, he became devoted to Philip. Simon was amazed to see the miracles and impressive things that were happening. <a href="/gnt/acts/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> Simon himself also believed; and after being baptized, he stayed close to Philip and was astounded when he saw the great wonders and miracles that were being performed. <a href="/isv/acts/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Even Simon believed, and after he was baptized he became devoted to Philip. He was amazed to see the signs and great miracles that were happening. <a href="/msb/acts/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the miracles and signs he observed. <a href="/net/acts/8.htm">NET Bible</a> Even Simon himself believed, and after he was baptized, he stayed close to Philip constantly, and when he saw the signs and great miracles that were occurring, he was amazed. <a href="/nheb/acts/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Simon himself also believed. Being baptized, he continued with Philip. Seeing signs and great miracles occurring, he was amazed. <a href="/wbt/acts/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. <a href="/wey/acts/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Simon himself also believed, and after being baptized remained in close attendance on Philip, and was full of amazement at seeing such signs and such great miracles performed. <a href="/web/acts/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Simon himself also believed. Being baptized, he continued with Philip. Seeing signs and great miracles occurring, he was amazed. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Simon himself also believed, and having been immersed, he was continuing with Philip, beholding also signs and mighty acts being done, he was amazed. <a href="/blb/acts/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Simon himself also believed, and having been baptized, was steadfastly continuing with Philip. And beholding the signs and great miracles being performed, he was amazed. <a href="/ylt/acts/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Simon also himself did believe, and, having been baptized, he was continuing with Philip, beholding also signs and mighty acts being done, he was amazed. <a href="/slt/acts/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Simon also himself believed: and having been immersed, he was persevering with Philip, beholding the signs and great powers having been, they were astonished.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then Simon himself believed also; and being baptized, he adhered to Philip. And being astonished, wondered to see the signs and exceeding great miracles which were done. <a href="/cpdv/acts/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Simon himself also believed and, when he had been baptized, he adhered to Philip. And now, seeing also the greatest signs and miracles being wrought, he was amazed and stupefied. <a href="/nabre/acts/8.htm">New American Bible</a> Even Simon himself believed and, after being baptized, became devoted to Philip; and when he saw the signs and mighty deeds that were occurring, he was astounded. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Even Simon himself believed. After being baptized, he stayed constantly with Philip and was amazed when he saw the signs and great miracles that took place.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Semon himself also believed and was baptized and attached himself to Philip, and as he saw the miracles and great signs performed by his hand, he marvelled greatly. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Simon also believed and was baptized and was joined to Philippus, and when he saw the signs and the great miracles that were done by his hand, he marveled and was astonished.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Simon himself also believed; and after he was immersed, he continued with Philip; and, seeing the mighty deeds and the signs which were done, he was astonished.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But Simon himself also believed: and being baptized, was constantly with Philip, both seeing the miracles and the great dynamites performed, was astonished. <a href="/haweis/acts/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Simon also himself believed: and being baptised, he attached himself to Philip, and beholding the signs and great miracles which were performed, he was astonished.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> nay, Simon himself became a proselyte: and after he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and was transported at the sight of the miracles and prodigies which he perform'd. <a href="/wey/acts/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Simon himself also believed, and after being baptized remained in close attendance on Philip, and was full of amazement at seeing such signs and such great miracles performed. <a href="/worrell/acts/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Simon also himself believed; and, having been immersed, he was adhering closely to Philip; and, beholding the signs and great miracles being done, he was amazed. <a href="/worsley/acts/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and Simon himself also believed, and was baptized, and kept constantly with Philip: and beholding the signs and miracles that were wrought, he was amazed. <a href="/parallel/acts/8-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=2442" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/8.htm">Simon the Sorcerer</a> …12But when they believed Philip as he preached the gospel of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. 13<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Even</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4613.htm" title="4613: Simōn (N-NMS) -- Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.">Simon</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">himself</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: episteusen (V-AIA-3S) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">believed</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: baptistheis (V-APP-NMS) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">was baptized.</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/4342.htm" title="4342: proskarterōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To persist, persevere in, continue steadfast in; I wait upon. ">He followed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5376.htm" title="5376: Philippō (N-DMS) -- From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites.">Philip closely</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">and</a> <a href="/greek/1839.htm" title="1839: existato (V-IIM-3S) -- From ek and histemi; to put out of wits, i.e. Astound, or become astounded, insane.">was astounded</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: megalas (Adj-AFP) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">by the great</a> <a href="/greek/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeia (N-ANP) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">signs</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynameis (N-AFP) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">miracles</a> <a href="/greek/2334.htm" title="2334: theōrōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge).">he observed.</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: ginomenas (V-PPM/P-AFP) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude."></a> 14When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/16-16.htm">Mark 16:16</a> Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. <a href="/john/3-22.htm">John 3:22-23</a> After this, Jesus and His disciples went into the Judean countryside, where He spent some time with them and baptized. / Now John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because the water was plentiful there, and people kept coming to be baptized. <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41</a> Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day. <a href="/acts/19-18.htm">Acts 19:18-19</a> Many who had believed now came forward, confessing and disclosing their deeds. / And a number of those who had practiced magic arts brought their books and burned them in front of everyone. When the value of the books was calculated, the total came to fifty thousand drachmas. <a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21-23</a> Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ <a href="/1_corinthians/15-1.htm">1 Corinthians 15:1-2</a> Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm. / By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. <a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3-4</a> Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? / We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life. <a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a> For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. <a href="/hebrews/6-4.htm">Hebrews 6:4-6</a> It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, / who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age— / and then have fallen away—to be restored to repentance, because they themselves are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to open shame. <a href="/james/2-19.htm">James 2:19</a> You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. <a href="/1_john/2-19.htm">1 John 2:19</a> They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us. <a href="/exodus/7-11.htm">Exodus 7:11-12</a> But Pharaoh called the wise men and sorcerers and magicians of Egypt, and they also did the same things by their magic arts. / Each one threw down his staff, and it became a serpent. But Aaron’s staff swallowed up the other staffs. <a href="/2_kings/17-41.htm">2 Kings 17:41</a> So these nations worshiped the LORD but also served their idols, and to this day their children and grandchildren continue to do as their fathers did. <a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a> Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men. <a href="/jeremiah/7-9.htm">Jeremiah 7:9-10</a> Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known, / and then come and stand before Me in this house, which bears My Name, and say, ‘We are delivered, so we can continue with all these abominations’?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.Simon.believed.<a href="/acts/8-21.htm">Acts 8:21</a> Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.<a href="/psalms/78-35.htm">Psalm 78:35-37</a> And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their redeemer… <a href="/psalms/106-12.htm">Psalm 106:12,13</a> Then believed they his words; they sang his praise… and wondered.<a href="/acts/3-10.htm">Acts 3:10</a> And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.<a href="/acts/13-44.htm">Acts 13:44</a> And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.<a href="/habakkuk/1-5.htm">Habakkuk 1:5</a> Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe, though it be told you.miracles and signs.<a href="/acts/8-7.htm">Acts 8:7</a> 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.<a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Mark 16:17</a> And these signs shall follow them that believe; 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</a> 15. <a href="/acts/8-15.htm">where, by prayer and imposition of hands giving the Holy Spirit;</a> 18. <a href="/acts/8-18.htm">when Simon would have bought the like power of them, </a> 20. <a href="/acts/8-20.htm">Peter sharply reproving his hypocrisy and covetousness, </a> 22. <a href="/acts/8-22.htm">and exhorting him to repentance, </a> 25. <a href="/acts/8-25.htm">together with John preaching the word of the Lord, return to Jerusalem;</a> 26. <a href="/acts/8-26.htm">but the angel sends Philip to teach and baptize the Ethiopian Eunuch.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His belief is significant because it shows the power of the Gospel to reach even those deeply entrenched in occult practices. This phrase highlights the inclusivity of the Gospel message, which can transform anyone, regardless of their past. Simon's belief also serves as a reminder of the parable of the sower (<a href="/matthew/13.htm">Matthew 13:1-23</a>), where different types of soil represent different responses to the Gospel.and was baptized. Baptism in the early church was a public declaration of faith and a symbol of repentance and new life in Christ (<a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38</a>). Simon's baptism indicates his initial acceptance into the Christian community. This act aligns with the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>), where Jesus commands His disciples to baptize believers. However, Simon's later actions suggest that his understanding of faith and baptism might have been superficial, serving as a cautionary tale about the importance of genuine conversion.He followed Philip closely Philip, one of the seven deacons chosen in <a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5</a>, was instrumental in spreading the Gospel to Samaria. Simon's close following of Philip suggests a desire to learn more about the Christian faith and the source of Philip's power. This mirrors the discipleship model seen throughout the New Testament, where new believers learn from more mature Christians (<a href="/2_timothy/2-2.htm">2 Timothy 2:2</a>). However, Simon's motives may have been mixed, as he was more interested in the miraculous aspects of Philip's ministry.and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed. The signs and miracles performed by Philip were evidence of the Holy Spirit's power and served to authenticate the message of the Gospel (<a href="/mark/16-20.htm">Mark 16:20</a>). Simon's amazement at these miracles indicates his recognition of a power greater than his own sorcery. This reflects the biblical theme that true divine power surpasses all human or demonic forces (<a href="/exodus/7-10.htm">Exodus 7:10-12</a>). However, Simon's focus on the miraculous rather than the message itself foreshadows his later attempt to purchase the power of the Holy Spirit (<a href="/acts/8-18.htm">Acts 8:18-19</a>), highlighting the danger of valuing signs over spiritual truth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/simon_the_sorcerer.htm">Simon the Sorcerer</a> A man known for practicing sorcery in Samaria, who amazed the people with his magic. He is a central figure in this passage as he comes to believe and is baptized. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philip_the_evangelist.htm">Philip the Evangelist</a> One of the seven deacons chosen in <a href="/bsb/acts/6.htm">Acts 6</a>, Philip is now preaching in Samaria, performing signs and miracles, and leading many, including Simon, to faith in Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/s/samaria.htm">Samaria</a> A region north of Judea, significant in the early church's expansion as the gospel begins to spread beyond Jewish territories. 4. <a href="/topical/s/signs_and_miracles.htm">Signs and Miracles</a> Supernatural acts performed by Philip, which serve as a testament to the power of the Holy Spirit and the truth of the gospel message. 5. <a href="/topical/b/baptism.htm">Baptism</a> The act of being immersed in water as a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ, which Simon undergoes after professing belief.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/genuine_faith_vs._superficial_belief.htm">Genuine Faith vs. Superficial Belief</a> Simon's belief and baptism highlight the difference between true conversion and mere fascination with the miraculous. True faith results in a transformed life. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_gospel.htm">The Power of the Gospel</a> Philip's ministry in Samaria demonstrates the gospel's power to transcend cultural and ethnic barriers, bringing salvation to all who believe. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_signs_and_wonders.htm">The Role of Signs and Wonders</a> While signs and wonders can draw attention to the gospel, they should not be the sole basis of one's faith. The focus should remain on the message of Christ. <a href="/topical/d/discipleship_and_growth.htm">Discipleship and Growth</a> Simon's close following of Philip suggests the importance of discipleship and learning from mature believers to grow in faith. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_false_motives.htm">Guarding Against False Motives</a> Simon's later actions (attempting to buy the Holy Spirit's power) warn against pursuing spiritual gifts or positions for personal gain rather than for God's glory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 8</a> <a href="/q/who_was_simon_the_sorcerer.htm">Who was Simon the Sorcerer in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_simon's_sorcery_in_acts_8_trickery.htm">Does Simon’s alleged sorcery in Acts 8:9–24 contradict modern scientific knowledge, or might it be explained as mere trickery? </a> <a href="/q/is_philip's_move_in_acts_8_39-40_literal.htm">How can the account of Philip's sudden relocation in Acts 8:39-40 be reconciled with natural laws, and is it meant literally or symbolically?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_fake_miracles.htm">What does the Bible say about counterfeit miracles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) Then Simon himself believed also.--Endless questions have been raised as to the nature of such a faith, and the effect of such a baptism. It is probable enough that he was impressed by the signs that Philip wrought; that he felt himself in the presence of a Power above his own; that he accepted Philip's statements as to the death and resurrection of the Christ. It was such a faith as that of which St. James speaks (<a href="/james/2-14.htm" title="What does it profit, my brothers, though a man say he has faith, and have not works? can faith save him?">James 2:14</a>; <a href="/james/2-19.htm" title="You believe that there is one God; you do well: the devils also believe, and tremble.">James 2:19</a>). If we are to use the definite language of theological science, it would be true to say that he had the fides informis, faith not preceded by repentance and not perfected by love. And baptism, in such a case, the expressed or implied conditions being absent, brought with it no new birth to a higher life. He remained still "in the gall of bitterness and the bond of iniquity" (<a href="/acts/8-23.htm" title="For I perceive that you are in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.">Acts 8:23</a>). But even for him it bore its witness of the readiness of God to forgive and to regenerate. The subsequent fulfilment of the conditions which were then absent would have quickened the potential into an actual grace, and no second baptism would have been needed to supplement the shortcomings of the first. Peter calls on him (<a href="/acts/8-22.htm" title="Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.">Acts 8:22</a>) to repent and pray for forgiveness. He does not tell him that he must be baptised again.And wondered.--The verb is the same as that rendered "bewitched" in <a href="/acts/8-9.htm" title="But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:">Acts 8:9</a>; <a href="/acts/8-11.htm" title="And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.">Acts 8:11</a>. The tables were turned. The magician yielded to a spell mightier than his own, and was, in his turn, as one beside himself with amazement. The difference between Simon and the believing Samaritans is, in this matter, suggestive. His faith rested on outward miracles. With them the miracles did but serve to confirm a faith which rested on the "prophetic word" as spoken by the Son of Man (<a href="/john/4-42.htm" title="And said to the woman, Now we believe, not because of your saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world.">John 4:42</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - And for then, A.V.; also himself believed for himself believed also, A.V.; being baptized for when he was baptized, A.V.; beholding signs and great miracles wrought, he was amazed for wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. Contained with (η}ν προσκαρτερῶν); see <a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Acts 1:14</a>; 3:46; 6:4; 10.7. St. Paul uses the word in <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12</a>; <a href="/romans/13-6.htm">Romans 13:6</a>; <a href="/colossians/4-2.htm">Colossians 4:2</a>; and the substantive formed from it (προσκαρτέρησις) once, <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Ephesians 6:18</a>. Elsewhere in the New Testament it occurs only in <a href="/mark/3-9.htm">Mark 3:9</a>. But it is found in Hist. cf. Sus. 6. Amazed (see note on ver. 9). In Simon we have the first example of one who, having been baptized into Jesus Christ, lived to disgrace and corrupt the faith which he professed. He was an instance of the tares sown among the wheat, and of the seed which sprang up quickly being as quickly destroyed. He is an instance also of the truth of our Lord's raying, "Ye cannot serve God and mammon." <a href="/commentaries/acts/8-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Even καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Simon Σίμων (Simōn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4613.htm">Strong's 4613: </a> Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites. himself αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. believed ἐπίστευσεν (episteusen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. was baptized. βαπτισθεὶς (baptistheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. He followed προσκαρτερῶν (proskarterōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4342.htm">Strong's 4342: </a> To persist, persevere in, continue steadfast in; I wait upon. Philip {closely} Φιλίππῳ (Philippō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5376.htm">Strong's 5376: </a> From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites. and τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. was amazed ἐξίστατο (existato) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1839.htm">Strong's 1839: </a> From ek and histemi; to put out of wits, i.e. Astound, or become astounded, insane. [by the] great μεγάλας (megalas) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. signs σημεῖα (sēmeia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. miracles δυνάμεις (dynameis) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. he observed. θεωρῶν (theōrōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2334.htm">Strong's 2334: </a> From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge). <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/8-13.htm">Acts 8:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/8-13.htm">Acts 8:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/8-13.htm">Acts 8:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/8-13.htm">Acts 8:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/8-13.htm">Acts 8:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/8-13.htm">Acts 8:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/8-13.htm">Acts 8:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/8-13.htm">Acts 8:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/8-13.htm">Acts 8:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/8-13.htm">Acts 8:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/8-13.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 8:13 Simon himself also believed (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/8-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 8:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 8:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/8-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 8:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 8:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>