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NASB | Acts 8:13 Even Simon himself believed; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he observed signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly amazed. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 8:13 Even Simon believed [Philip's message of salvation]; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he watched the attesting signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly amazed. |
Subject: What does "perish" mean? |
Bible Note: Steve, thank you brother. Could you expound a little further on what "no longer of this world" might mean. Do you infer that as meaning Simon would die? (Maybe like Ananias and Sapphira did after lying to the Holy Spirit)? I've often wondered about that event too. Did they go to Heaven when they died? Was Ananias, Sapphira, and Simon the Sorcerer's faith genuine? Was their faith true saving faith? If not, this opens the door to some pretty serious discussion about what the word BELIEVE means, doesn't it? Thank you for your response. In Christ's love, cwade |