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When the apostles sent two of their own representatives to Samaria, it was an important step in overcoming prejudice (compare Matthew 10:5; Luke 9:52–54; John 4:9; 8:48). It was even more remarkable that Peter and John prayed for the Samaritans who trusted in Christ to receive the Holy Spirit. This event is similar to the day of Pentecost in Jerusalem and marks how the Holy Spirit's power spread from Judea to Samaria (Acts 2:1–47; 1:8).
Simon the sorcerer performed magic and amazed the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great. Simon tried to buy spiritual power. The later corrupt practice of buying and selling positions of leadership in the church was called simony. This term refers to the corrupt practice of buying and selling church leadership positions (see 1 Timothy 6:9–10). Peter strongly criticized Simon's evil intentions and actions.
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- Philip preaches in Samariac. AD 31
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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Eunuch Gospel Hebrews, Letter to the Jerusalem Council John, the Apostle Judaizers Peter, the Apostle Simon Simon Magus Tongues, Speaking in
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Baptism of the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrites: Simon Intercession: Exemplified Intercessory Prayer: Peter and John John: The Apostle: Sent by the Jerusalem Congregation with the Commission to Samaria Peter: Prays for the Reception of the Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit Samaria: City of, Built by Omri: Visited by Philip, Peter, and John Samaria: Country of: Disciples Made from the Inhabitants of