The crowds were paying attention with one mind to what Philip said, as they heard and saw the miraculous signs he was performing.
In Judah God moved the people to unite and carry out the edict the king and the officers had issued at the Lord’s command.
On the next Sabbath almost the whole city assembled together to hear the word of the Lord.
Even Simon himself believed, and after he was baptized, he stayed close to Philip constantly, and when he saw the signs and great miracles that were occurring, he was amazed.
Philip went down to the main city of Samaria and began proclaiming the Christ to them.
For unclean spirits, crying with loud shrieks, were coming out of many who were possessed, and many paralyzed and lame people were healed.