Acts 8:14

"Simon himself also believed. Being baptized, he continued with Philip. Seeing signs and great miracles occurring, he was amazed."

Key Reflection

Simon's initial belief and baptism marked a superficial acceptance of Jesus' miraculous power, but his amazement at the ongoing signs and wonders revealed the limitations of his true faith, indicating that genuine spiritual transformation requires more than external affirmation or ritual.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 14. They sent. That is, the apostles deputed two of their number. This shows conclusively that there was no chief or ruler among them. They acted as being equal in authority. The reason why they sent them was, probably, that there would be a demand for more labour than Philip could render; a church was to be founded, which required their presence; and it was important that they should be present to organize it, and to build it up. The harvest had occurred in Samaria, of which the Saviour spoke, Joh 4:35, and it was proper that they should enter into it.

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