Acts
King James Version (KJV)
Acts 8:11
“And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.”
King James Version (KJV)
Acts 8:11 Context
8And there was great joy in that city. 9But 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: 10To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. 11And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. 12But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. 13Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. 14Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:
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Other Translations
And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
And they were giving him attention because he had for a long time astonished them with his magic arts.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And they gave heed to him, because that of long time he had amazed them with his sorceries.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And they gave attention to him, because for a long time his wonder-working powers had kept them under his control.
- Basic English Bible
And they gave heed to him, because that for a long time he had astonished them by his magic arts.
- Darby Bible
And to him they had regard, because that for a long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.
- Webster's Bible
His influence over them arose from their having been, for a long time, bewildered by his sorceries.
- Weymouth Bible
They listened to him, because for a long time he had amazed them with his sorceries.
- World English Bible
And thei leueden hym, for long tyme he hadde maddid hem with his witche craftis.
- Wycliffe Bible
and they were giving heed to him, because of his having for a long time amazed them with deeds of magic.
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
And they were giving him attention because he had for a long time astonished them with his magic arts.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And they gave heed to him, because that of long time he had amazed them with his sorceries.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And they gave attention to him, because for a long time his wonder-working powers had kept them under his control.
- Basic English Bible
And they gave heed to him, because that for a long time he had astonished them by his magic arts.
- Darby Bible
And to him they had regard, because that for a long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.
- Webster's Bible
His influence over them arose from their having been, for a long time, bewildered by his sorceries.
- Weymouth Bible
They listened to him, because for a long time he had amazed them with his sorceries.
- World English Bible
And thei leueden hym, for long tyme he hadde maddid hem with his witche craftis.
- Wycliffe Bible
and they were giving heed to him, because of his having for a long time amazed them with deeds of magic.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Acts 8:11
8:9 A certain man - using magic - So there was such a thing as witchcraft once! In Asia at least, if not in Europe or America.
8:12 But when they believed - What Philip preached, then they saw and felt the real power of God, and submitted thereto.
8:13 And Simon believed - That is, was convinced of the truth.