Acts 8:11

And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

And they were giving him attention because he had for a long time astonished them with his magic arts.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And they gave heed to him, because that of long time he had amazed them with his sorceries.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And they gave attention to him, because for a long time his wonder-working powers had kept them under his control.
- Basic English Bible

And they gave heed to him, because that for a long time he had astonished them by his magic arts.
- Darby Bible

And to him they had regard, because that for a long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.
- Webster's Bible

His influence over them arose from their having been, for a long time, bewildered by his sorceries.
- Weymouth Bible

They listened to him, because for a long time he had amazed them with his sorceries.
- World English Bible

And thei leueden hym, for long tyme he hadde maddid hem with his witche craftis.
- Wycliffe Bible

and they were giving heed to him, because of his having for a long time amazed them with deeds of magic.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for Acts 8:11

8:9 A certain man - using magic - So there was such a thing as witchcraft once! In Asia at least, if not in Europe or America.

8:12 But when they believed - What Philip preached, then they saw and felt the real power of God, and submitted thereto.

8:13 And Simon believed - That is, was convinced of the truth.