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Acts 8:13

PhilipSimon
Baptism

11 They paid close attention to him because he had astounded them for a long time with his sorcery.

12 But when they believed Philip as he preached the gospel of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed.

14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.

15 On their arrival, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit.

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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.
DARBY
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.
BLB
And Simon himself also believed, and having been baptized, he was steadfastly continuing with Philip. And beholding the signs and great miracles being performed, he was amazed.
ÅB
Og Simon tok ved troen han også, og da han var blitt døpt, holdt han seg nær til Filip, og da han så de kraftige gjerninger og tegn som ble gjort, ble han ute av seg selv av forundring.
OTB
Selv Simon trodde, og etter å ha blitt døpt, fortsatte han med Filip. Han var forbløffet da han så tegnene og de store miraklene.
B1930
Og Simon tok ved troen han også, og da han var blitt døpt, holdt han sig nær til Filip, og da han så de kraftige gjerninger og tegn som blev gjort, blev han ute av sig selv av forundring.

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