In Acts 8:19, Simon offers money for spiritual power, revealing his selfish ambition behind the magical claims.

In Acts 5:36, Theudas claimed to be somebody — Simon also boasted he was someone great.

In Acts 19:19, new believers burn their magic books — contrasting Simon's retention of sorcery with genuine repentance.

Acts 19:18-20 shows believers renouncing sorcery, contrasting with Simon's later attempt to buy spiritual gifts.

Acts 13:6 introduces Bar-Jesus, another sorcerer opposing the gospel, echoing Simon's role.

Acts 16:16-18 describes a spirit of divination, another occult encounter Paul faces, similar to Simon.

In Deuteronomy 18:10-12, sorcery is listed as detestable — Simon's sorcery directly violates this law.

In 2 Corinthians 4:5, Paul preaches not himself but Christ — contrasting Simon's self-proclamation with servant leadership.

In Galatians 5:20, sorcery is listed as a work of the flesh — identifying Simon's practice as sinful.

In 2 Thessalonians 2:9, the lawless one uses deceptive signs — Simon's magic foreshadows such satanic deception.

In Exodus 22:18, God forbids sorcery—Simon's magic directly defies this OT command.

In Leviticus 20:6, turning to mediums is prohibited — Simon's magic practice falls under this OT condemnation.

In Exodus 7:12, Egyptian magicians perform counterfeit signs, paralleling Simon's sorcery that amazed the people.

In John 7:18, one speaking on his own seeks his own glory — Simon's boasting reveals self-glory.

In Galatians 3:1, Paul asks who 'bewitched' the Galatians — a metaphorical deception similar to Simon's literal sorcery.

In Revelation 22:15, sorcerers are excluded from the holy city — Simon's sorcery places him among them.