Thematic Bible: Successfully preaches in samaria


Thematic Bible



Those, therefore, who were dispersed, went about, proclaiming the good tidings of the word. And Philip, having come down to the city of Samaria, preached to them the Christ. And the multitudes, with one accord, were giving heed to the things spoken by Philip, when they heard and saw the things which he was doing. read more.
For unclean spirits came forth from many of those possessing them, crying with a loud voice; and many paralyzed and lame persons were healed; and there was much joy in that city. But a certain man, Simon by name, was in the city before, using sorcery, and astonishing the nation of Samaria, affirming himself to be some great one; to whom all were giving heed, from small to great, saying, "This man is the power of God, which is called Great." And they were giving heed to him, because of his having for a long time amazed them with his sorceries. But, when they believed Philip proclaiming the glad tidings concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being immersed, both men and women. And Simon also himself believed; and, having been immersed, he was adhering closely to Philip; and, beholding the signs and great miracles being done, he was amazed. Now the apostles in Jerusalem, hearing that Samaria had received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John;