Matthew Poole Commentary - Acts 8:13 - 8:13

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Matthew Poole Commentary - Acts 8:13 - 8:13


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Simon himself believed; Simon believed with an historical faith, that it was indeed true, that our Saviour had done miracles, and did rise from the dead, but his faith, to be sure, was dead all the while; neither did he believe with his heart, or purpose to live according to the law of Christ, which is the life of faith.



He continued with Philip; kept him constantly company, and was amongst the forwardest of the professors of Christ’s faith.



And wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done; thus the magicians of Egypt were brought to acknowledge the finger of God, Exo_8:19, although their hearts were hardened.