Acts 8:4-9

⁴Therefore, those who had been scattered went through places preaching the word. ⁵Philip went down to the city of Samaria and began proclaiming the Christ to them. ⁶The crowds were paying attention with one mind to what was being said by Philip, as they heard and saw the signs which he was performing. ⁷For in the case of many who had unclean spirits, they were coming out of them shouting with a loud voice; and many who had been paralyzed or limped on crutches were healed. ⁸So there was much rejoicing in that city.

⁹Now a man named Simon had previously been practicing magic in the city and astonishing the people of Samaria, claiming to be someone great;