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Hch. 8:13 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Then
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
Simon
Simon (Greek #4613)
Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
KJV usage: Simon. Compare 4826.
Pronounce: see'-mone
Origin: of Hebrew origin (08095)
himself
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
believed
pisteuo (Greek #4100)
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
KJV usage: believe(-r), commit (to trust), put in trust with.
Pronounce: pist-yoo'-o
Origin: from 4102
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
: and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
when he was
en (Greek #2258)
I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
KJV usage: + agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
Pronounce: ane
Origin: imperfect of 1510
baptized
baptizo (Greek #907)
to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of Christian baptism
KJV usage: Baptist, baptize, wash.
Pronounce: bap-tid'-zo
Origin: from a derivative of 911
, he continued
proskartereo (Greek #4342)
to be earnest towards, i.e. (to a thing) to persevere, be constantly diligent, or (in a place) to attend assiduously all the exercises, or (to a person) to adhere closely to (as a servitor)
KJV usage: attend (give self) continually (upon), continue (in, instant in, with), wait on (continually).
Pronounce: pros-kar-ter-eh'-o
Origin: from 4314 and 2594
with Philip
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Philippos (Greek #5376)
fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites
KJV usage: Philip.
Pronounce: fil'-ip-pos
Origin: from 5384 and 2462
, and
te (Greek #5037)
both or also (properly, as correlation of 2532)
KJV usage: also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
Pronounce: teh
Origin: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition
wondered
existemi (Greek #1839)
to put (stand) out of wits, i.e. astound, or (reflexively) become astounded, insane
KJV usage: amaze, be (make) astonished, be beside self (selves), bewitch, wonder.
Pronounce: ex-is'-tay-mee
Origin: from 1537 and 2476
, beholding
theoreo (Greek #2334)
to be a spectator of, i.e. discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge))
KJV usage: behold, consider, look on, perceive, see. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: theh-o-reh'-o
Origin: from a derivative of 2300 (perhaps by addition of 3708)
the βmiracles
megas (Greek #3173)
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
KJV usage: (+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years.
Pronounce: meg'-as
Origin: (including the prolonged forms, feminine μεγάλη, plural μεγάλοι, etc.; compare also 3176, 3187)
dunamis (Greek #1411)
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
KJV usage: ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work.
Pronounce: doo'-nam-is
Origin: from 1410
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
signs
semeion (Greek #4592)
an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
KJV usage: miracle, sign, token, wonder.
Pronounce: say-mi'-on
Origin: neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of 4591
which were done
ginomai (Greek #1096)
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
KJV usage: arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
Pronounce: ghin'-om-ahee
Origin: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb
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signs and great miracles.

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Philip,
Signs,
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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Simon.This Simon was probably, as several learned men suppose, the same who is mentioned by Josephus, as persuading Drusilla to leave her husband, and live with Felix.believed.
Hch. 8:21• 21No tienes tú parte ni suerte en este negocio; porque tu corazón no es recto delante de Dios. (Hch. 8:21)
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Sal. 78:35‑37• 35Y acordábanse que Dios era su refugio. Y el Dios Alto su redentor.
 36Mas le lisonjeaban con su boca, Y con su lengua le mentían:
 37Pues sus corazones no eran rectos con él, Ni estuvieron firmes en su pacto. (Sal. 78:35‑37)
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Sal. 106:12‑13• 12Entonces creyeron á sus palabras, Y cantaron su alabanza.
 13Apresuráronse, olvidáronse de sus obras; No esperaron en su consejo. (Sal. 106:12‑13)
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Lc. 8:13• 13Y los de sobre la piedra, son los que habiendo oído, reciben la palabra con gozo; mas éstos no tienen raíces; que á tiempo creen, y en el tiempo de la tentación se apartan. (Lc. 8:13)
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Jn. 2:23‑25• 23Y estando en Jerusalem en la Pascua, en el día de la fiesta, muchos creyeron en su nombre, viendo las señales que hacía.
 24Mas el mismo Jesús no se confiaba á sí mismo de ellos, porque él conocía á todos,
 25Y no tenía necesidad que alguien le diese testimonio del hombre; porque él sabía lo que había en el hombre. (Jn. 2:23‑25)
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Jn. 8:30‑31• 30Hablando él estas cosas, muchos creyeron en él.
 31Y decía Jesús á los Judíos que le habían creído: Si vosotros permaneciereis en mi palabra, seréis verdaderamente mis discípulos; (Jn. 8:30‑31)
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Stg. 2:19‑26• 19Tú crees que Dios es uno; bien haces: también los demonios creen, y tiemblan.
 20¿Mas quieres saber, hombre vano, que la fe sin obras es muerta?
 21¿No fué justificado por las obras Abraham nuestro padre, cuando ofreció á su hijo Isaac sobre el altar?
 22¿No ves que la fe obró con sus obras, y que la fe fué perfecta por las obras?
 23Y fué cumplida la Escritura que dice: Abraham creyó á Dios, y le fué imputado á justicia, y fué llamado amigo de Dios.
 24Vosotros veis, pues, que el hombre es justificado por las obras, y no solamente por la fe.
 25Asimismo también Rahab la ramera, ¿no fué justificada por obras, cuando recibió los mensajeros, y los echó fuera por otro camino?
 26Porque como el cuerpo sin espíritu está muerto, así también la fe sin obras es muerta. (Stg. 2:19‑26)
and wondered.
Hch. 3:10• 10Y conocían que él era el que se sentaba á la limosna á la puerta del templo, la Hermosa: y fueron llenos de asombro y de espanto por lo que le había acontecido. (Hch. 3:10)
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Hch. 13:44• 44Y el sábado siguiente se juntó casi toda la ciudad á oir la palabra de Dios. (Hch. 13:44)
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Hab. 1:5• 5Mirad en las gentes, y ved, y maravillaos pasmosamente; porque obra será hecha en vuestros días, que aun cuando se os contare, no la creeréis. (Hab. 1:5)
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Jn. 5:20• 20Porque el Padre ama al Hijo, y le muestra todas las cosas que él hace; y mayores obras que éstas le mostrará, de suerte que vosotros os maravilléis. (Jn. 5:20)
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Jn. 7:21• 21Jesús respondió, y díjoles: Una obra hice, y todos os maravilláis. (Jn. 7:21)
miracles and signs.
Gr. signs and great miracles.
Hch. 8:7• 7Porque de muchos que tenían espíritus inmundos, salían éstos dando grandes voces; y muchos paralíticos y cojos eran sanados: (Hch. 8:7)
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Mr. 16:17• 17Y estas señales seguirán á los que creyeren: En mi nombre echarán fuera demonios; hablaran nuevas lenguas; (Mr. 16:17)
• He attended closely to Philip, and, while beholding the signs and great works of power as they were done, was amazed. This was what transported him, not the love of God, not the truth of Christ, nor the grace of the gospel. (“Acts 8:5-13” by W. Kelly)
• Where it is the mind without conscience, progress is much more rapid; and all outwardly looks promising for a little where a soul thus easily passes into the ranks of Christ. (“Acts 8:5-13” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And Simon also himself believed; and, having been baptised, continued constantly with Philip; and, beholding the signs and great works of power which took place, was astonished.

W. Kelly Translation

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And Simon also himself believed; and being baptized he continued with Philip, and beholding signsa and great works of power as they were done, was amazed.

WK Translation Notes

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The best copies and versions have the order of words here followed as in the margin of the KJV.