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Acts 8:11 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Acts 8:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 8 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.”
Acts 8:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 8:11
And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. Simon Magus had maintained spiritual authority over Samaritans through occult practices, demonstrating how false religion enslaves through deception and manipulation.The phrase had regard indicates respect, attention, and submission. Simon's influence resulted from his bewitching—Greek existēmi, meaning to amaze or astound through extraordinary phenomena. Yet his power derived not from God but from demonic sources or skilled deception.The contrast with Philip is stark: Simon bewitched (enslaved through ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 8:11
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“who has bewitched you not to obey the truth”
“Simon by name”
“Consult with those who have familiar spirits and with the wizards, who chirp and who mutter: shouldn't a people consult with their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?”
“and makes diviners mad; who turns wise men backward”
“the loss of children”