Acts 8:4-14

4Those then that had been scattered went through [the countries] announcing the glad tidings of the word.

5And Philip, going down to a city of Samaria, preached the Christ to them;

6and the crowds with one accord gave heed to the things spoken by Philip, when they heard [him] and saw the signs which he wrought.

7For from many who had unclean spirits they went out, crying with a loud voice; and many that were paralysed and lame were healed.

8And there was great joy in that city.

9But a certain man, by name Simon, had been before in the city, using magic arts, and astonishing the nation of Samaria, saying that himself was some great one.

10To whom they had all given heed, from small to great, saying, This is the power of 1God which is called great.

11And they gave heed to him, because that for a long time he had astonished them by his magic arts.

12But when they believed Philip announcing the glad tidings concerning the kingdom of 2God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptised, both men and women.

13And Simon also himself believed; and, having been baptised, continued constantly with Philip; and, beholding the signs and great works of power which took place, was astonished.

14And the apostles who were in Jerusalem, having heard that Samaria had received the word of 3God, sent to them Peter and John;