Simon the Sorcerer
Acts 8:11
In 9 translations
- BSB
- They paid close attention to him because he had astounded them for a long time with his sorcery.
- KJV
- And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.
- WEB
- They listened to him because for a long time he had amazed them with his sorceries.
- ASV
- And they gave heed to him, because that of long time he had amazed them with his sorceries.
- LSV
- and they were giving heed to him, because of his having amazed them for a long time with deeds of magic.
- YLT
- and they were giving heed to him, because of his having for a long time amazed them with deeds of magic.
- DBY
- And they gave heed to him, because that for a long time he had astonished them by his magic arts.
- DRC
- And they were attentive to him, because, for a long time, he had bewitched them with his magical practices.
- GNV
- And they gaue heed vnto him, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.
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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
- Spelling of μαγείαις: Westcott–Hort: μαγίαις.
Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.
Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- προσεῖχον δὲ αὐτῷ διὰ τὸ ἱκανῷ χρόνῳ ταῖς μαγείαις ἐξεστακέναι αὐτούς.
- RP2018
- Προσεῖχον δὲ αὐτῷ, διὰ τὸ ἱκανῷ χρόνῳ ταῖς μαγείαις ἐξεστακέναι αὐτούς.
- TR-Boyd
- Προσεῖχον δὲ αὐτῷ, διὰ τὸ ἱκανῷ χρόνῳ ταῖς μαγείαις ἐξεστακέναι αὐτούς.
- SCR1894
- προσειχον δε αυτω δια το ικανω χρονω ταις μαγειαις εξεστακεναι αυτους
Who and where
◆ Philip preaches in Samaria
People, places and events the Theographic dataset links to this verse.
In the reference works topics that cite this verse
SimonSamariaPhilip the EvangelistMagicMiracles through Evil AgentsApostlePhilipWitch; WitchcraftSamaria, ModernSamaria, City of
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Cross-references most cited first
- Galatians 3:1O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified.
- Acts 8:9Prior to that time, a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and astounded the people of Samaria. He claimed to be someone great,
- Isaiah 44:25who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense,
- Isaiah 47:9–13These two things will overtake you in a moment, in a single day: loss of children, and widowhood. They will come upon you in full measure, in spite of your many sorceries and the potency of your spells. You were secure…
- Isaiah 8:19When men tell you to consult the spirits of the dead and the spiritists who whisper and mutter, shouldn’t a people consult their God instead? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living?
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