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Now a certain man named Simon had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he was someone great.
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All of them, from the least to the greatest, listened to him eagerly, saying, "This man is the power of God that is called Great."
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And they listened eagerly to him because for a long time he had amazed them with his magic.
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But when they believed Philip, who was proclaiming the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
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Even Simon himself believed. After being baptized, he stayed constantly with Philip and was amazed when he saw the signs and great miracles that took place.
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