1. And Sha’ul was giving approval to his death. And on that day there was a great persecution against the assembly which was at Yerushalayim, and they were all scattered throughout the countries of Yehuḏah and Shomeron, except the emissaries.
2. And dedicated men buried Stephanos, and made great lamentation over him.
3. But Sha’ul was ravaging the assembly, entering every house, and dragging off men and women, putting them in prison.
4. Then those who had been scattered went everywhere bringing the Good News: the Word!
5. And going down to the city of Shomeron Philip proclaimed Messiah to them.
6. And the crowds with one mind heeded what Philip said, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
7. For unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, crying with a loud voice, and many who were paralysed and lame were healed.
8. And there came to be great joy in that city.
9. Now there was a certain man called Shim‛on, who formerly was practising magic in the city and astonishing the people of Shomeron, claiming to be someone great,
10. to whom they all were giving heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This one is the power of Elohim, which is great.”
11. And they were giving heed to him because for a long time he had amazed them with his magic.
12. And when they believed Philip as he brought the Good News about the reign of Elohim and the Name of יהושע Messiah, both men and women were immersed.
13. And Shim‛on himself also believed. And when he was immersed he continued with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs which took place.
14. And when the emissaries who were at Yerushalayim heard that Shomeron had received the Word of Elohim, they sent Kĕpha and Yoḥanan to them,
15. who, when they had come down, prayed for them to receive the Set-apart Spirit,
16. for He had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been immersed in the Name of the Master יהושע.