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Acts 8:11
and they were giving heed to him, because of his having for a long time amazed them with deeds of magic.
Acts 8:11 · Young's Literal Translation
Acts 8:11 in other translations
And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.
They paid close attention to him because he had astounded them for a long time with his sorcery.
They listened to him because for a long time he had amazed them with his sorceries.
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In context
8 and there was great joy in that city.
9 And a certain man, by name Simon, was before in the city using magic, and amazing the nation of Samaria, saying himself to be a certain great one,
10 to whom they were all giving heed, from small unto great, saying, `This one is the great power of God;'
11 and they were giving heed to him, because of his having for a long time amazed them with deeds of magic.
12 And when they believed Philip, proclaiming good news, the things concerning the reign of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized both men and women;
13 and Simon also himself did believe, and, having been baptized, he was continuing with Philip, beholding also signs and mighty acts being done, he was amazed.
14 And the apostles in Jerusalem having heard that Samaria hath received the word of God, did send unto them Peter and John,
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