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18. ἰδὼν δέ, and when Simon saw, &c. Simon’s conduct now makes it clear how limited his faith had been. As he offered to buy the power, so we may be sure he meant to sell it. His faith had only sprung from his amazement.
προσήνεγκεν κ.τ.λ., he offered them money. From Simon’s name all trafficking in sacred things has since been called ‘simony.’