And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
The whole crowd was totally locked in on everything Philip was saying, especially because they were watching him perform actual miracles right in front of them.
When God shows up with real power, people can't help but pay attention.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, after the persecution of the early church in Jerusalem following Stephen's martyrdom, Philip, one of the seven deacons chosen to serve, fled to Samaria to preach the gospel. The people there, who were Samaritans with a history of tension with Jews, responded positively to Philip's message as they witnessed both his teaching and the miraculous signs he performed. This event illustrates the rapid spread of Christianity beyond Jewish circles into new regions.
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