Acts 8:13
“Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.”
And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.
But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.
Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:
Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:
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Cross-References
“And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul:”
“And Israel saw that great work which the Lord did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the Lord, and believed the Lord, and his servant Moses.”
“But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;”
“And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;”
“When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.”