Simon (Acts 8)
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Other people named Simon: Simon (Acts 9), Simon (John 6), Simon (Matthew 10), Simon, brother of Jesus, Simon (Matthew 26), Simon (Matthew 27).
| Hebrew / Greek | Σίμων (G4613) |
|---|---|
| Description | Man living at the time of the New Testament |
| Mentioned in | 4 verses |
| First mention | Acts 8:9 |
Simon (Acts 8) is a man living at the time of the New Testament. He is named in 4 verses of the Bible, first in Acts 8:9.
Verses
Acts
- Acts 8:9But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:Prior to that time, a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and astounded the people of Samaria. He claimed to be someone great,
- Acts 8:13Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed.
- Acts 8:18And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money.
- Acts 8:24Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.Then Simon answered, “Pray to the Lord for me, so that nothing you have said may happen to me.”
Notes
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