Acts 8:5-9

Philip went down to the city of Samaria and began proclaiming the Christ to them.

The crowds were paying attention with one mind to what was being said by Philip, as they heard and saw the signs which he was performing.

For in the case of many who had unclean spirits, they were coming out of them shouting with a loud voice; and many who had been paralyzed or limped on crutches were healed.

So there was much rejoicing in that city.

Now a man named Simon had previously been practicing magic in the city and astonishing the people of Samaria, claiming to be someone great;