Acts 8:13
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Then Simon himself believed also and, being baptized, he adhered to Philip. And being astonished, wondered to see the signs and exceeding great miracles which were done.

Matthew 3:6
And were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.

Acts 8:6
And the people with one accord were attentive to those things which were said by Philip, hearing, and seeing the miracles which he did.

Acts 19:11
And God wrought by the hand of Paul more than common miracles.

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Then Simon himself believed also and, being baptized, he adhered to Philip. And being astonished, wondered to see the signs and exceeding great miracles which were done.

Simon.

believed.

Acts 8:21 Thou hast no part nor lot in this matter. For thy heart is not right in the sight of God.

Psalm 78:35-37 And they remembered that God was their helper: and the most high God their redeemer. . . .

Psalm 106:12,13 And they believed his words: and they sang his praises. . . .

Luke 8:13 Now they upon the rock are they who when they hear receive the word with joy: and these have no roots: for they believe for a while and in time of temptation they fall away.

John 2:23-25 Now when he was at Jerusalem, at the pasch, upon the festival day, many believed in his name, seeing his signs which he did. . . .

John 8:30,31 When he spoke these things, many believed in him. . . .

James 2:19-26 Thou believest that there is one God. Thou dost well: the devils also believe and tremble. . . .

and wondered.

Acts 3:10 And they knew him, that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened to him.

Acts 13:44 But the next sabbath day, the whole city almost came together, to hear the word of God.

Habakkuk 1:5 Behold ye among the nations, and see: wonder, and be astonished: for a work is done in your days, which no man will believe when it shall be told.

John 5:20 For the Father loveth the Son and sheweth him all things which himself doth: and greater works than these will he shew him, that you may wonder.

John 7:21 Jesus answered and said to them: One work I have done: and you all wonder.

miracles and signs.

Acts 8:7 For many of them who had unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, went out.

Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe: In my name they shall cast out devils. They shall speak with new tongues.

Context
Simon the Sorcerer
12But when they had believed Philip preaching of the kingdom of God, in the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. 13Then Simon himself believed also and, being baptized, he adhered to Philip. And being astonished, wondered to see the signs and exceeding great miracles which were done. 14Now, when the apostles, who were in Jerusalem, had heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John.…
Lexicon
Even
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Simon
Σίμων (Simōn)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 4613: Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.

himself
αὐτὸς (autos)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

believed
ἐπίστευσεν (episteusen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

was baptized.
βαπτισθεὶς (baptistheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 907: Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize.

He followed
προσκαρτερῶν (proskarterōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 4342: To persist, persevere in, continue steadfast in; I wait upon.

Philip {closely}
Φιλίππῳ (Philippō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 5376: From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites.

and
τε (te)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 5037: And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.

was amazed
ἐξίστατο (existato)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1839: From ek and histemi; to put out of wits, i.e. Astound, or become astounded, insane.

[by the] great
μεγάλας (megalas)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's Greek 3173: Large, great, in the widest sense.

signs
σημεῖα (sēmeia)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's Greek 4592: Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

miracles
δυνάμεις (dynameis)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's Greek 1411: From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.

he observed.
θεωρῶν (theōrōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2334: From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge).


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

And Simon himself also believed, and having been baptized, was steadfastly continuing with Philip. And beholding the signs and great miracles being performed, he was amazed.

Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

And Simon also himself believed: and being baptized, he continued with Philip; and beholding signs and great miracles wrought, he was amazed.

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.

And Simon also himself believed: and being baptized, he continued with Philip; and beholding signs and great miracles wrought, he was amazed.

Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

Simon himself also believed, and after being baptized remained in close attendance on Philip, and was full of amazement at seeing such signs and such great miracles performed.

Simon himself also believed. Being baptized, he continued with Philip. Seeing signs and great miracles occurring, he was amazed.

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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