^{5 Ref} And Philip having gone down to a city of Samaria, was preaching to them the Christ,

^{6 Ref} the multitudes also were giving heed to the things spoken by Philip, with one accord, in their hearing and seeing the signs that he was doing,

^{7 Ref} for unclean spirits came forth from many who were possessed, crying with a loud voice, and many who have been paralytic and lame were healed,

^{8 Ref} and there was great joy in that city.

^{9 Ref} And a certain man, by name Simon, was before in the city using magic, and amazing the nation of Samaria, saying himself to be a certain great one,

^{10 Ref} to whom they were all giving heed, from small unto great, saying, `This one is the great power of God;'

^{11 Ref} and they were giving heed to him, because of his having for a long time amazed them with deeds of magic.

^{12 Ref} And when they believed Philip, proclaiming good news, the things concerning the reign of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized both men and women;

^{13 Ref} 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.