Acts 8:23

Simon the Sorcerer · Acts 8:9–25
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Translations

Modern
For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and captive to iniquity.”
Traditional
For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.
Literal
For I see you being in the gall of bitterness and the bond of iniquity.”
Latin
In felle enim amaritudinis, et obligatione iniquitatis, video te esse.

Interlinear

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

Notes

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.

Events

Parallels

Deuteronomy 18:9–14

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Eunuch Gall Gospel Hebrews, Letter to the Jerusalem Council Judaizers Ordain, Ordination Peter, the Apostle Simon Simon Magus

Topics

Bitterness Christian Minister: Faithful: Peter Christian Minister: Incorruptible: Peter Covetousness: Simon Magus, in Trying to Buy the Gift of the Holy Spirit Depravity of Man: General Scriptures Concerning Gall: Gall of Bitterness Hypocrisy: Simon Magus Hypocrites: Simon Integrity: Peter, when offered Money by Simon Magus Peter: Rebukes Simon, the Sorcerer, Who Desires to Purchase This Power Reproof: Faithfulness in Peter, of Simon, the Sorcerer Samaria: City of, Built by Omri: Visited by Philip, Peter, and John Simon: A Sorcerer (Also Called Simon Magus): Rebuked by Peter Spiritual Bondage is to Sin Wicked (People): Described