Simon the Sorcerer

ACT 8:9

KJV

But 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:

BSB

Prior to that time, a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and astounded the people of Samaria. He claimed to be someone great,

Koinōnos

A man named Simon had previously been practicing sorcery in the city and astounding the people of Samaria, claiming to be someone great.

ACT 8:10

KJV

To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God.

BSB

and all the people, from the least to the greatest, heeded his words and said, “This man is the divine power called the Great Power.”

Koinōnos

They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying: "This man is the power of God that is called Great.

ACT 8:11

KJV

And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.

BSB

They paid close attention to him because he had astounded them for a long time with his sorcery.

Koinōnos

They paid attention to him because for a long time he had astounded them with his sorceries.

ACT 8:12

KJV

But 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.

BSB

But when they believed Philip as he preached the gospel of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Koinōnos

But when they believed Philip as he proclaimed the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized — both men and women.

ACT 8:13

KJV

Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

BSB

Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed.

Koinōnos

Simon himself also believed, and after being baptized he was steadfastly staying with Philip. Seeing signs and great powers being performed, he was amazed.

ACT 8:14

KJV

Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:

BSB

When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.

Koinōnos

When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.

ACT 8:15

KJV

Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:

BSB

On their arrival, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit.

Koinōnos

Coming down, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit,

ACT 8:16

KJV

(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)

BSB

For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.

Koinōnos

for he had not yet fallen on any of them — they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

ACT 8:17

KJV

Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

BSB

Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Koinōnos

Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

ACT 8:18

KJV

And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

BSB

When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostlesʼ hands, he offered them money.

Koinōnos

When Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Spirit was given, he offered them money,

ACT 8:19

KJV

Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

BSB

“Give me this power as well,” he said, “so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”

Koinōnos

saying: "Give me also this authority, so that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.

ACT 8:20

KJV

But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

BSB

But Peter replied, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money!

Koinōnos

Peter said to him: "May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money!

ACT 8:21

KJV

Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.

BSB

You have no part or share in our ministry, because your heart is not right before God.

Koinōnos

You have no part or share in this matter, for your heart is not upright before God.

ACT 8:22

KJV

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

BSB

Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.

Koinōnos

Repent therefore of this wickedness of yours and pray to the Lord, that if possible the intent of your heart may be forgiven you.

ACT 8:23

KJV

For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.

BSB

For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and captive to iniquity.”

Koinōnos

For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of unrighteousness.

ACT 8:24

KJV

Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the LORD for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.

BSB

Then Simon answered, “Pray to the Lord for me, so that nothing you have said may happen to me.”

Koinōnos

Simon answered: "Pray to the Lord for me yourselves, so that nothing you have said may come upon me.

ACT 8:25

KJV

And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.

BSB

And after Peter and John had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many of the Samaritan villages.

Koinōnos

Having testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, proclaiming the good news to many villages of the Samaritans along the way.