Simon the Sorcerer — Bible person

A sorcerer of great repute for his magical arts among the Samaritans (Acts 8:9-11). He afterwards became a professed convert to the faith under the preaching of Philip the deacon and evangelist (12, 13). His profession was, however, soon found to be hollow. His conduct called forth from Peter a stern rebuke (8:18-23). From this moment he disappears from the Church’s history. The term “Simony,” as denoting the purchase for money of spiritual offices, is derived from him.

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Jump to OET ACT 8:9–24 section.

Recorded scripture occurrences (4)

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Show passage in OET: ACT 8:9

OET-RV ACT 8:9

9 One man in the city had been practicing magic and amazing the people, and he claimed that he was someone great. His name was Shim’on (Simon)

OET-LV ACT 8:9

9 And a_man certain by_the_name Simōn, was _previously _starting in the city practicing _magic, and amazing the people of_ the _Samareia, saying himself to _be someone great.

Show passage in OET: ACT 8:13

OET-RV ACT 8:13

13 Shim’on himself also believed and was immersed, and then started accompanying Filippos around—marvelling as he observed the miracles and signs of God’s power.

OET-LV ACT 8:13

13 And the Simōn himself also believed, and having _been _immersed, was continuing the with _Filippos, observing both signs and great miracles becoming, he _was _marvelling.

Show passage in OET: ACT 8:18

OET-RV ACT 8:18

18 When Shim’on the magician saw that they received the spirit after having the hands of the missionaries placed on them, he offered money to Kefa and Yohan, saying,

OET-LV ACT 8:18

18 And the Simōn having _seen that the spirit is _being _given by the laying _on of _the hands of _the ambassadors, he _offered money to _them

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