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and there was great joy in that city.
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And a certain man, by name Simon, was before in the city using magic, and amazing the nation of Samaria, saying himself to be a certain great one,
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to whom they were all giving heed, from small unto great, saying, `This one is the great power of God;'
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and they were giving heed to him, because of his having for a long time amazed them with deeds of magic.
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And when they believed Philip, proclaiming good news, the things concerning the reign of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized both men and women;
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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.
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And the apostles in Jerusalem having heard that Samaria hath received the word of God, did send unto them Peter and John,
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who having come down did pray concerning them, that they may receive the Holy Spirit, --
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for as yet he was fallen upon none of them, and only they have been baptized -- to the name of the Lord Jesus;
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then were they laying hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
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And Simon, having beheld that through the laying on of the hands of the apostles, the Holy Spirit is given, brought before them money,