Acts 8:11

And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.

Cross-reference

Revelation 18:23 says nations were deceived by sorcery, directly paralleling Simon's sorceries that astonished the Samaritans.

Leviticus 19:31 forbids turning to wizards — contrasting with Simon's practice of sorcery, showing his actions violate God's law.

Jeremiah 27:9 warns against listening to sorcerers, mirroring how the Samaritans were deceived by Simon's sorceries in Acts 8:11.

Galatians 3:1 asks who 'bewitched' the Galatians — parallel to Simon bewitching the Samaritans, both describe spiritual deception by false influence.

Isaiah 8:19 Parallel

Isaiah 8:19 warns against consulting mediums and wizards — parallel to Simon's sorcery that bewitched the people, both involve forbidden spiritual practices.

Isaiah 44:25 says God frustrates diviners — contrasting with Simon's apparent success in bewitching many, showing God's ultimate power over sorcery.

Isaiah 47:9-13 warns Babylon that sorceries cannot save from judgment — parallel to Simon's deceptive sorceries that led people astray.

Revelation 22:15 lists sorcerers among those excluded from God's city, contrasting with Simon's acceptance among the Samaritans.