Acts 8:13

KJV1611 – Modern English

Then Simon himself also believed; and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs that were done.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ὁ δὲ Σίμων καὶ αὐτὸς ἐπίστευσεν: καὶ βαπτισθεὶς ἦν, προσκαρτερῶν τῷ Φιλίππῳ, θεωρῶν τε δυνάμεις καὶ σημεῖα γινομένας. Ἐξίστατο,

Transliteration

The de Simōn and he himself episteusen: and baptistheis ēn, proskarterōn to Philippō, theōrōn te dynameis and sēmeia ginomenas. Existato,

Grammar Details

• *de*: postpositive conjunction - and/but
• *Simōn*: nominative, masculine, singular - Simon
• *episteusen*: aorist active indicative, 3rd singular - believed
• *baptistheis*: aorist passive participle, nominative, masculine, singular - having been baptized
• *ēn*: imperfect active indicative, 3rd singular - was
• *proskarterōn*: present active participle, nominative, masculine, singular - continuing with/remaining with
• *Philippō*: dative, masculine, singular - to Philip
• *theōrōn*: present active participle, nominative, masculine, singular - seeing/observing
• *te*: enclitic particle - both/and
• *dynameis*: accusative, feminine, plural - powers/miracles
• *sēmeia*: accusative, neuter, plural - signs
• *ginomenas*: present middle participle, accusative, feminine, plural - happening/occurring
• *Existato*: imperfect middle indicative, 3rd singular - was amazed

Word Meanings

• *episteusen*: believed/trusted/had faith
• *baptistheis*: having been baptized/immersed
• *proskarterōn*: continuing with/remaining with/attaching himself to
• *theōrōn*: seeing/observing/beholding
• *dynameis*: powers/miracles/mighty works
• *ginomenas*: happening/occurring/taking place
• *Existato*: was amazed/astonished

Other Translations

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  Even Simon himself believed, and after he was baptized, he stayed close to Philip, and he marveled as he watched the signs and miracles that were happening.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the mirles and signs which were done.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  And{G2532} Simon{G4613} also{G2532} himself{G846} believed:{G4100} and{G2532} being{G2258} baptized,{G907} he continued{G4342} with Philip;{G5376} and{G5037} beholding{G2334} {G3173} signs{G4592} and{G2532} great miracles{G1411} wrought,{G1096} he was amazed.{G1839}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  Then{G1161} Simon{G4613} himself{G846} believed{G4100}{(G5656)} also{G2532}: and{G2532} when he was baptized{G907}{(G5685)}, he continued{G2258}{(G5713)}{G4342}{(G5723)} with Philip{G5376}, and{G5037} wondered{G1839}{(G5710)}, beholding{G2334}{(G5723)} the miracles{G1411} and{G2532} signs{G4592}{G3173} which were done{G1096}{(G5740)}{(G5625)}{G1096}{(G5740)}.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  Then Simon him selfe beleved also and was baptised and cotinued with Phillip and wondered beholdynge the miracles and signes which were shewed.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Then Symon himself beleued also, and was baptysed, and cleued vnto Philippe. And wha he sawe the dedes and tokens that were done, he wondred.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Then Simon himselfe beleeued also and was baptized, and continued with Philippe, and wondred, when he sawe the signes and great miracles which were done.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Then Simon him selfe beleued also: And whe he was baptized, he continued with Philip, & wondred, beholding the miracles & signes which were shewed.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

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

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  and Simon also himself did believe, and, having been baptized, he was continuing with Philip, beholding also signs and mighty acts being done, he was amazed.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And Simon also himself believed: and being baptized, he continued with Philip; and beholding signs and great miracles wrought, he was amazed.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And Simon also himself believed: and being baptized, he continued with Philip; and beholding signs and great miracles wrought, he was amazed.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And Simon himself had faith and, having had baptism, he went with Philip and, seeing the signs and the great wonders which he did, he was full of surprise.

• World English Bible (2000)

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

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Even Simon himself believed, and after he was baptized, he stayed close to Philip constantly, and when he saw the signs and great miracles that were occurring, he was amazed.

Referenced Verses

• Acts 8:6-7 : 6 And the people with one accord gave heed to those things which Philip spoke, hearing and seeing the miracles he did. 7 For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed.
• Acts 19:11 : 11 And God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul,
• Jas 2:19-26 : 19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. The demons also believe, and tremble. 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22 Do you see how faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? 23 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness. And he was called the Friend of God. 24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. 25 Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way? 26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
• Acts 8:21 : 21 You have neither part nor portion in this matter, for your heart is not right in the sight of God.
• Acts 13:44 : 44 And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.
• Ps 78:35-37 : 35 And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their redeemer. 36 Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues. 37 For their heart was not right with him, neither were they steadfast in his covenant.
• Ps 106:12-13 : 12 Then they believed his words; they sang his praise. 13 They soon forgot his works; they did not wait for his counsel.
• Mark 16:17 : 17 And these signs shall follow those who believe: In my name they shall cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;
• Luke 8:13 : 13 They on the rock are they, who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
• John 2:23-25 : 23 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in his name when they saw the signs which he did. 24 But Jesus did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all men, 25 And had no need that anyone should testify of man, for he knew what was in man.
• John 7:21 : 21 Jesus answered and said to them, I have done one work, and you all marvel.
• John 8:30-31 : 30 As he spoke these words, many believed in him. 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him, If you continue in my word, then are you my disciples indeed;
• Acts 3:10 : 10 And they knew that it was he who sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.
• Hab 1:5 : 5 Look among the nations and watch—be utterly astounded! For I will work a work in your days which you would not believe, though it were told you.