Acts 8:11

God's Word

They paid attention to Simon because he had amazed them for a long time with his practice of magic.

Cross References

Isaiah 44:25

I cause the signs of false prophets to fail and make fools of fortunetellers. I make wise men retreat and turn their knowledge into foolishness.

Isaiah 8:19

People will say to you, “Ask for help from the mediums and the fortunetellers, who whisper and mutter.” Shouldn’t people ask their God for help instead? Why should they ask the dead to help the living?

Acts 13:6

They went through the whole island as far as the city of Paphos. In Paphos they met a Jewish man named Barjesus. He was an astrologer who claimed to be a prophet.

Acts 8:9

A man named Simon lived in that city. He amazed the people of Samaria with his practice of magic. He claimed that he was great.

Galatians 3:1

You stupid people of Galatia! Who put you under an evil spell? Wasn’t Christ Jesus’ crucifixion clearly described to you?