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Acts 8:9 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Acts 8:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 8 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But 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:”
Acts 8:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 8:9
Simon the sorcerer had 'bewitched' (Greek existemi - amazed/astonished) Samaria with magic arts, claiming greatness. His influence preceded Philip's arrival. The mention of his sorcery establishes a contrast between demonic power and the Holy Spirit's power. Reformed theology recognizes Satan's counterfeit miracles that deceive, requiring discernment to distinguish God's genuine work from demonic deception. Simon's later attempt to buy the Spirit's power (v.18-19) would reveal his unregenerate heart despite outward profession.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 8:9
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“they found a certain sorcerer”
“but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true”
“making himself out to be somebody; to whom a number of men”
“but they couldn't. There were lice on man”
“confessing”
“and he didn't listen to them; as Yahweh had spoken.”
“because for a long time he had amazed them with his sorceries.”
“the magicians of Egypt”
“as we were going to prayer”