NASB
"And they were giving him attention because he had for a long time astonished them with his magic arts."
— Acts 8:11, NASB
“And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.”
“And they gave heed to him, because that of long time he had amazed them with his sorceries. ”
“They listened to him, because for a long time he had amazed them with his sorceries.”
“And they paid close attention to him because he had amazed them for a long time with his magic.”
“And they were attentive to him, because, for a long time, he had bewitched them with his magical practices.”
“And they gave attention to him, because for a long time his wonder-working powers had kept them under his control.”
“And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.”
So there was much rejoicing in that city.
Now there was a man named Simon, who formerly was practicing magic in the city and astonishing the people of Samaria, claiming to be someone great;
and they all, from smallest to greatest, were giving attention to him, saying, "This man is what is called the Great Power of God."
And they were giving him attention because he had for a long time astonished them with his magic arts.
But when they believed Philip preaching the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, men and women alike.
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.
Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John,