Acts 8:10

To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God.

Cross-references

Acts 14:11 Parallel

Acts 14:11 shows people calling Paul and Barnabas gods — parallel to the Samaritans calling Simon 'the great power of God', both misattributing divine status.

1 Corinthians 1:24 identifies Christ as the power of God — directly contrasting Simon's false claim to be that great power.

In Ephesians 4:14, believers warned against being swayed by cunning — the Samaritans were carried away by Simon's deceit.

2 Corinthians 4:5 says Paul preaches not himself but Christ — contrasting with Simon accepting the title 'great power of God' rather than pointing to God.

Matthew 24:5 warns of many coming in Christ's name to deceive — parallel to people calling Simon 'the great power of God', a false messianic claim.

Luke 21:8 Parallel

Luke 21:8 warns against being led astray by those claiming 'I am he' — parallel to the Samaritans being deceived by Simon's claim to be the great power.

2 Peter 2:2 Parallel

2 Peter 2:2 describes many following false teachers — echoing the crowds here hailing Simon as divine.

Revelation 13:3 shows the whole world marveling at the beast — echoing the universal acclaim Simon receives here.