3 But Saul tried to destroy the church; going from house to house, he dragged out the believers, both men and women, and threw them into jail.
4 The believers who were scattered went everywhere, preaching the message.
5 Philip went to the principal city in Samaria and preached the Messiah to the people there.
6 The crowds paid close attention to what Philip said, as they listened to him and saw the miracles that he performed.
7 Evil spirits came out from many people with a loud cry, and many paralysed and lame people were healed.
8 So there was great joy in that city.
9 A man named Simon lived there, who for some time had astounded the Samaritans with his magic. He claimed that he was someone great,