Acts 8:11
"to whom they all listened, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is that great power of God.”"
Key Reflection
In Acts 8:11, we see a profound moment of collective belief and recognition among the people in Samaria. The phrase "from the least to the greatest" indicates a wide-ranging acceptance of Philip's preaching, suggesting that the message resonated across all social strata. This unity in faith highlights the transformative power of God at work, as even those of lower status were willing to acknowledge that the man they had met was indeed a manifestation of divine power.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes