Acts 8:7 web — For unclean spirits came out of many of those who had them. They came out, crying with a loud voice. Many who had been…

World English Bible

"For unclean spirits came out of many of those who had them. They came out, crying with a loud voice. Many who had been paralyzed and lame were healed."

— Acts 8:7, World English Bible

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Acts 8 — Context

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Therefore those who were scattered abroad went around preaching the word.

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Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and proclaimed to them the Christ.

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The multitudes listened with one accord to the things that were spoken by Philip, when they heard and saw the signs which he did.

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For unclean spirits came out of many of those who had them. They came out, crying with a loud voice. Many who had been paralyzed and lame were healed.

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There was great joy in that city.

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But there was a certain man, Simon by name, who used to practice sorcery in the city, and amazed the people of Samaria, making himself out to be some great one,

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to whom they all listened, from the least to the greatest, saying, "This man is that great power of God."

Acts 8:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 8:7 say?
Acts 8:7 in the World English Bible reads: “For unclean spirits came out of many of those who had them. They came out, crying with a loud voice. Many who had been paralyzed and lame were healed.”
Where is Acts 8:7 in the Bible?
Acts 8:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 7.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 8:7.
What translation should I read Acts 8:7 in?
Acts 8:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 8:7?
Acts 8:7 reads (WEB): “For unclean spirits came out of many of those who had them. They came out, crying with a loud voice. Many who had been paralyzed and lame were healed.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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