"But there was a certain man called Simon, who previously practiced sorcery in the city and astonished the people of Samaria, claiming that he was someone great, to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the great power of God.” And they heeded him because he had astonished them with his sorceries for a long time. But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized. Then Simon himself also believed; and when he was baptized he continued with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs which were done."
Quote Details
Added by wikiquote-import-bot
Unverified quote
0 likes
Original Language: English
Available Languages (1)
Sources
Imported from EN Wikiquote
https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Simon_Magus
Revision History
No revisions have been submitted for this quote.
Categories
Simon Magus
Simon Magus, also known as Simon the Magician, was a religious figure whose confrontation with Peter is recorded in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 8:9–24}. The act of simony, or paying for position, is named after Simon, who tried to buy his way into the power of the Apostles.
4 quotes on TrueQuotesView all quotes by Simon Magus →
Related Quotes
"(Offering money to the apostles) Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit."
"But Peter said to him, “Your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God could be purchased with …"
"Jackie-Light: Yoo-hoo! Mr. Spring Heel Jack? Excuse me! I must ask you to return to the museum."
"And the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley), after his return fro…"
"And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Ti…"
"And indeed, one of the children of Israel came and presented to his brethren a Midianite woman in the sight of Moses …"
"Then an Israelite man brought into the camp a Midianite woman right before the eyes of Moses and the whole assembly o…"
"In this way he (Mattathias) demonstrated his zeal for the law, just as Phinehas had done with Zimri, the son of Salu."
"I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom men must tremble and fear before the God of Daniel."
"Eventually, Jacob and his household arrived at Luz (also called Bethel) in Canaan. Jacob built an altar there and nam…"