^{5 Ref} And Philip went down to Samaria and was teaching them about Christ.

^{6 Ref} And all the people gave attention to the words which Philip said, when they saw the signs which he did.

^{7 Ref} For unclean spirits came out from those who had them, crying with a loud voice; and a number of those who were ill and broken in body were made well.

^{8 Ref} And there was much joy in that town.

^{9 Ref} But there was a certain man named Simon, who in the past had been a wonder-worker and a cause of surprise to the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was a great man:

^{10 Ref} To whom they all gave attention, from the smallest to the greatest, saying, This man is that power of God which is named Great.

^{11 Ref} And they gave attention to him, because for a long time his wonder-working powers had kept them under his control.

^{12 Ref} But when they had faith in the good news given by Philip about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, a number of men and women had baptism.

^{13 Ref} And Simon himself had faith and, having had baptism, he went with Philip and, seeing the signs and the great wonders which he did, he was full of surprise.