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Act 8:9. Ἀνὴρ, a man) Such an adversary also Paul found, ch Act 13:6 (Elymas).-προϋπῆρχεν, was before) Not always is he, who is prior in point of time, entitled to precedency also in claim of right: Act 8:11, ch. Act 13:6. “When he was alone, he was able to find applause; but the coming of the light dispels the darkness. Great is the power of the kingdom of God: Act 8:7; Act 8:13; Exo 9:11.-μαγεύων, using magic or sorcery) There are therefore in reality magicians, and such a thing as magic: Exo 7:11; Exo 7:22; Exo 8:7.-τῆς Σαμαρείας, of Samaria) When the error of this nation has come to its height, the truth is at hand (arrives).