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 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.