4. The believers who had been scattered preached the word everywhere they went.
5. Philip went down to a city in Samaria. There he preached about the Christ.
6. The crowds listened to Philip. They saw the miraculous signs he did. They all paid close attention to what he said.
7. Evil spirits screamed and came out of many people. Many who were disabled or who couldn't walk were healed.
8. So there was great joy in that city.
9. A man named Simon lived in the city. For quite a while he had practiced evil magic there. He amazed all the people of Samaria. He claimed to be someone great.