^{9 Ref} But there was a certain man, Simon by name, who used to practice sorcery in the city, and amazed the people of Samaria, making himself out to be some great one,

^{10 Ref} to whom they all listened, from the least to the greatest, saying, "This man is that great power of God."

^{11 Ref} They listened to him, because for a long time he had amazed them with his sorceries.

^{12 Ref} But when they believed Philip preaching good news concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.