Acts 8:1-11 ▼

1 and Saul was accessory to his death. At that time the persecution was so violent against the church at Jerusalem, they were all dispers'd through the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles,

2 and some devout men who carried Stephen to his burial, making great lamentation over him.

3 as for Saul, he made havock of the Church, entring into their houses, whence he dragg'd away both men and women, to throw them into prison.

4 but they that were dispers'd, preach'd the gospel wherever they went.

5 Philip being arrived at Samaria, preached Christ to them.

6 the people attended with great unanimity, hearing his discourses, and observing the miracles he wrought.

7 for the impure spirits, with great outcries, came out of many that were possessed: many paralytic, and lame people were cured.

8 which caused great joy in that city.

9 One Simon was then resident in that place, who pretended to be something extra-ordinary, and by his magical practices had so enchanted the people of Samaria,

10 that they all followed him, both old and young, this man, said they, is the plenipotentiary of God.

11 no wonder they were so attach'd to one, who had for a long time infatuated them with his arts.