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Berean Standard Bible

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

Acts 8:13

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In Samaria, a man named Simon has long amazed people with sorcery and had claimed to be someone great. When Philip preaches the good news of the kingdom and the name of Jesus, many believe and are baptized.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

Simon himself also believed. Being baptized, he continued with Philip. Seeing signs and great miracles occurring, he was amazed.

King James Version (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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Simon also himself believed: and being baptized, he continued with Philip; and beholding signs and great miracles wrought, he was amazed.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Simon himself had faith and, having had baptism, he went with Philip and, seeing the signs and the great wonders which he did, he was full of surprise.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and Simon also himself did believe, and, having been baptized, he was continuing with Philip, beholding also signs and mighty acts being done, he was amazed.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El mismo Simón creyó también entonces, y bautizándose, se llegó á Felipe: y viendo los milagros y grandes maravillas que se hacían, estaba atónito.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Simón también creyó, recibió el bautismo y se dedicó a seguir a Felipe a dondequiera que este iba, maravillado por los milagros que realizaba.

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