11 And they heeded him because he had astonished them with his¹ sorceries for a long time.  ‡

12 But when they believed Philip as he preached the things ^aconcerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized.  ‡

14 Now when the ^aapostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,  ‡

15 who, when they had come down, prayed for them ^athat they might receive the Holy Spirit.  ‡