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Simon the Sorcerer

Acts 8:13

In 9 translations

BSB
Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed.
KJV
Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.
WEB
Simon himself also believed. Being baptized, he continued with Philip. Seeing signs and great miracles occurring, he was amazed.
ASV
And Simon also himself believed: and being baptized, he continued with Philip; and beholding signs and great miracles wrought, he was amazed.
LSV
and Simon himself also believed, and having been immersed, he was continuing with Philip, beholding also signs and mighty acts being done, he was amazed.
YLT
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.
DBY
And 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.
DRC
Then Simon himself believed also; and being baptized, he adhered to Philip. And being astonished, wondered to see the signs and exceeding great miracles which were done.
GNV
Then Simon himselfe beleeued also and was baptized, and continued with Philippe, and wondred, when he sawe the signes and great miracles which were done.

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  • In STEPBible’s comparison, NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles, Textus Receptus include μεγάλας (“great”); Byzantine text do not include this wording.
Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (2)
  • Word order: Byzantine text place σημεῖα elsewhere in this verse.
  • Word order: Byzantine text place δυνάμεις elsewhere in this verse.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)

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  • SBLGNT: σημεῖα καὶ δυνάμεις μεγάλας γινομένας. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read σημεῖα καὶ δυνάμεις μεγάλας γινομένας; Robinson–Pierpont read δυνάμεις καὶ σημεῖα γινόμενα.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
ὁ δὲ Σίμων καὶ αὐτὸς ἐπίστευσεν, καὶ βαπτισθεὶς ἦν προσκαρτερῶν τῷ Φιλίππῳ, θεωρῶν τε σημεῖα καὶ δυνάμεις μεγάλας γινομένας ἐξίστατο.
RP2018
Ὁ δὲ Σίμων καὶ αὐτὸς ἐπίστευσεν, καὶ βαπτισθεὶς ἦν προσκαρτερῶν τῷ Φιλίππῳ· θεωρῶν τε δυνάμεις καὶ σημεῖα γινόμενα, ἐξίστατο.
TR-Boyd
Ὁ δὲ Σίμων καὶ αὐτὸς ἐπίστευσε, καὶ βαπτισθεὶς ἦν προσκαρτερῶν τῷ Φιλίππῳ· θεωρῶν τε σημεῖα καὶ δυνάμεις μεγάλας γινομένας, ἐξίστατο.σημεῖα καὶ δυνάμεις μεγάλας γινομένας ¦ δυνάμεις καὶ σημεῖα γινόμενα SCR
SCR1894
ο δε σιμων και αυτος επιστευσεν και βαπτισθεις ην προσκαρτερων τω φιλιππω θεωρων τε δυναμεις και σημεια γινομενα εξιστατο

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  • Acts 8:6–7The crowds gave their undivided attention to Philip’s message and to the signs they saw him perform. With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, and many of the paralyzed and lame were healed.
  • John 5:20The Father loves the Son and shows Him all He does. And to your amazement, He will show Him even greater works than these.
  • Acts 19:11God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul,
  • John 8:30–31As Jesus spoke these things, many believed in Him. So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.
  • John 2:23–25While He was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the signs He was doing and believed in His name. But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all. He did not need any testimony about…
  • Acts 13:44On the following Sabbath, nearly the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord.
  • Psalms 106:12–13Then they believed His promises and sang His praise. Yet they soon forgot His works and failed to wait for His counsel.
  • John 7:21Jesus answered them, “I did one miracle, and you are all amazed.
  • James 2:19–26You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless? Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when…
  • Luke 8:13The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away.
  • Mark 16:17And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
  • Habakkuk 1:5“Look at the nations and observe— be utterly astounded! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe even if someone told you.
  • Psalms 78:35–37And they remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer. But they deceived Him with their mouths, and lied to Him with their tongues. Their hearts were disloyal to Him, and they were…
  • Acts 8:21You have no part or share in our ministry, because your heart is not right before God.
  • Acts 3:10they recognized him as the man who used to sit begging at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.

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